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Take a trip down memory lane with 'Summer Holidays in the South' exhibition

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 11:29

'Summer Holidays in the South' will be on display until Saturday 1 June

A new exhibition at Rushen Heritage Centre will take visitors back in time to revisit some of the iconic tourist attractions in the south of the Island.

'Summer Holidays in the South' features many old photographs and memories from the golden age of Manx tourism, focusing on the parish.

Curated by long-time volunteer Sylvia Jarrett, with assistance from RHT Board member Ali Graham, the exhibition will be on display until Saturday 1 June.

Sylvia said: "We wanted to revisit the photographs and stories we gathered at the time, as well as adding new information too. The photographs and stories are rich treasures that we want to share with as many people as possible.

"They cover just about every aspect of tourism in the parish, including Traie Meanagh baths, Bradda Head golf course, deck chairs on Chapel Beach, and the four famous cafes – The Sound, Druid's Circle, The Chasms, and Smokey Joe's

"There is so much wonderful history on show, and most people from around the Island will either have their own memories of tourism in Rushen, or their parents and grandparents will have told them stories. If you have any photographs or stories that you would like to share with us, please do call in and let us know – we have space to exhibit more."

The centre, in Bridson Street, Port Erin, is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm.

Rushen Heritage Trust is celebrating its 10th birthday this year, and the following exhibitions are coming up this year:

  • The Art of Wild – 4 June- 13 July
  • Manx Grand Prix & 150th Anniversary of Port Erin Steam Railway Line – 16 July- 24 August
  • Milner: The Man & The Tower – 27 August- 5 October
  • Rollage ny Twoaie: Renovating a Tholtan – 8 October- 2 November

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