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Colby, Glen 1897
Photo ref: 39901
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More about this scene

The opening of the IOM Railway meant that Colby Glen was within easy reach of holidaymakers based in Douglas. By rail Castletown was only seven minutes away, Port Erin eight minutes, and Port St Mary seven minutes.

An extract from Isle of Man Photographic Memories.

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The photo 'Colby, Glen 1897' appears in this book.

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A Selection of Memories from Colby

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Colby

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I was born in Ballavare Farm, Ballakilpheric, Colby in 1959. I remember my mum taking me to the little shop in Colby in her Austin a 35 car. Sorry to see its not there anymore.