Canada Revenue 1/5 Excise Tax Matchbook "SUMMERLAND GROCETERIA" West Summerland C$10.00 Seller: DeveneyStamps ( 4410 ) 8 ISLE OF MAN EXAMINER www.iomtoday.co.im Tuesday, June 27, 2017 BUILDINGS AT RISK Heritage: A look at the Castle Mona Hotel s history S A newsdesk@iomtoday.co.im Twi er: @iomnewspapers The journey from the jewel in Douglas s crown to an eyesore A nyone who knows the song The Ugly Duck - ling will know that the bird in Latest Truck Driver Job Vacancies in Canada in 2022: A certified truck driver is qualified to use for every one of the work placements around right here. The water in the pool was lovely and hot and we used to go out and stand in a cold shower and the cold foot bath then dive into the pool to get that even warmer feeling. They were each fined 3 (equal to 31.86 in 2020) and ordered to pay 33p compensation and 15p costs. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Isle of Man: Summerland Entertainment Center - Vintage Photograph 1399644 at the best online prices at eBay! We actually visited the Summerland on the day of the fire, I can remember the night of the fire, we were staying in a hotel on the opposite end of the prom, I was there with my cousin and our Mum's and Dad's had gone out for the evening. County: . I lost a couple of pals in the fire. janice gale from dreghorn scotlandI was 13 when summerland went on fire i still remember that night clearly my mum and i had told my dad that we were going to summerland while he went to the villa marine to watch wrestling but just before the bus stopped we changed our mind and went to white city we had just got into white city when we were told summerland was on fire we had to walk all the way round onchan to get back to the prom its a scene you will never forget seeing people jumping into the sea to get away from the flames even when we came home on the boat your were reminded again as we had to wait until all the coffins were taken of first as a mark of respect. I'll never forget the tragedy and the emptiness we felt after that horrific day. slide somewhere near where the Hilton Hotel is now I think. [9] The centre was seriously damaged by the fire. I am a surviver of this tragedy.I still have nightmares. (en) dbo:thumbnail To experience Summerland at that time was special and afterall, what has the Government ever done since to improve our quality of life here in the IOM. I was one of the worst things that has ever happened on our small Island and none of us will ever forget the event. With the building also suffering from concrete cancer, the remainder of the site closed in 2004, and demolition began in January 2006. A report commissioned by the Lieutenant Governor in 1973 stated that the blaze was the worst peacetime fire disaster in the British Isles since 1929. last updated: 04/04/2008 at 15:38created: 03/04/2008. Mass Cholera Grave in Douglas. From pantomime to ballet and live music to musicals. In 1973, the Summerland Complex suffered a tragic accidental Custom Mountain home in Tehachapi CA.-2 hrs from LA or 2 hrs from Central Coast. My dad raised the alarm after I smelt smoke coming from a slot machine. But things got a little more decadent when you ventured underground. I remember seeing below us musicians from the group who had been on stage swimming across the learner pool, one of them with his guitar. The 3.5 acre Summerland resort, claiming to be the biggest and most innovative indoor entertainment centre in the world, was hailed by the British Tourist Authority as An outstanding tourist enterprise. Original 1970s flyer in colour. I still remember the screams and panic, they haunt me to this day. (The comedian/presenter on stage made a remark about there being "a chip pan on fire"). I survived that terrible disaster. They went to give bloood and looked for my brother and sister on the way. Summerland Fire Memorial - Douglas, Isle of Man in Disaster Memorials Posted by: Mike_bjm N 54 10.005 W 004 27.799 30U E 404467 N 6003063 Quick Description: The Summerland Fire Memorial is in the Kaye Memorial Gardens on King Edward Road Rushen in Douglas. The fire quickly spread across the sheeting on the leisure centre walls and roof, and through vents which were not properly fireproofed. The new Entertainment Centre was named Summerland and opened in the summer Summerland was a high tech leisure centre that was built in Douglas, on the Isle of Man, and opened in 1971. 4. vs damage to building. Facts About Isle of Man: Places to Visit in Isle of Man Location Map of UK Cities Where is Aberdeen Where is Basildon Where is Basingstoke Where is Bath Map. Places - Lost in Time: Summerland Centre, Isle of Man - YouTube Hello, and welcome again to Places - Lost in Time, a series that looks back on the tale of places and locations that have. They went to give bloood and looked for my brother and sister on the way. I remember walking past Summerland and seeing a rocking horse from a ride stood on its own. dotty kiddI was 17 and was working there at the time of the fire, it was total panic, the fire spread so fast and no body could get out due to the doors being locked, I managed to get my friend away safely but with all the panic going on around I ended up in a daze, I dont know how I got out but remember someone pulling me, I got out befor the first explosion went off. The whole thing ended so tragically but it's important to remember the good times too. FREE membership. Summerland was fulfilling its promise of taking Manx tourism into the future. See more ideas about summerland, isle of man, brutalist architecture. There were two phases in the building The Summerland disaster occurred when a fire spread through the Summerland leisure centre in Douglas on the Isle of Man on the night of 2 August 1973. Such a happy reunion but such a terribly sad sad time. The Summerland disaster occurred when a fire spread through the Summerland leisure centre in Douglas on the Isle of Man on the night of 2 August 1973. Such a happy reunion but such a terribly sad sad time. Location. We would spend alot of time up there because of the pool and because they could keep and eye on us and have a drink at the same time. At the time Summerland was one of the most. The island is in desperate need of some alternative. There's not much left of the place. Gray 2017 Keystone Summerland 2980 BH with 1 miles for sale at public car auctions in Carville LA on 03-07-2023. The queue to get into the swimming pool with my Mum, Dad & brother and of course the smell. We stayed for a week and on all of the 4 nights preceding the evening of the disaster I had been to the complex for a swim and play around with new-found friends. . This button displays the currently selected search type. My Uncle and several other "big chaps" hurled themselves against the fire doors to break them down. "So far the best Chinese I had on the Island ( and I lived 3 years in China) t.". You are in: Isle of Man > History > Where the sun always shines. After another few minutes the flames had spread over the top of the building and were beginning to engulf the whole place, it was horrible to see. It bears the names of those killed in the fire and is set into a circle of paving, alongside a stone laid earlier to mark the 25th anniversary. Overview. William LeedsI remember going there as a 6 year old. The average house price in Summerland, Ramsey, Isle of Man IM8 is . on arrival above somerland we couldnt beleve the whole building was an infurno (just where we would have been had we not been delayed)we left the site not beleving such a tragity could be hapening to those poor people,and by the grace of god spared us.with the passing of time and no disrespect to those who loved ones perished or were injured i beleve that summerland was a fabulous venue of the time and should be under another name be reserected for the people of the island and visitors alike,the past is the past and nothing can remain a stain of the building/archetects or goverment who built it in good faith and by unforcene events that happend.the island needs a new complex to invest in tourisem and for the island people to enjoy in these hard days ahead bring life back to the island as it was before the doom and gloom merchants moved in.being a stopover from the late 60s and with three children who were born here i personaly would like to see an indoor complex such as summerland revived. The Summerland building in Douglas was the first of its kind in the world and its state-of-the-art facilities put the Isle of Man on the map. I remember walking past Summerland and seeing a rocking horse from a ride stood on its own. The state-of-the-art facilities put the Isle of Man on the map as one of the most important tourist destinations in. The Summerland disaster occurred when a fire spread through the Summerland leisure centre in Douglas on the Isle of Man on the night of 2 August 1973. There were posters everywhere and everyone was talking about it. On the night of the fire I had decided, for some unknown reason, to spend some time on the ASTROGLIDE (who remembers that ?) We went to the shops on the prom and I still have Minnie the clockwork mouse to this day. Now I have my own kids of my age at the time of the disaster, I know why. It took me a long time to go on holiday again. I stood on the prom looking over at the Summerland complex contemplating whether to give it a go or not. Denis Cowley QC acted for the Douglas Corporation. Sharon BridsonI was 12 that year. The transparent roof was composed of 6 ft acrylic bronze-tinted sheets so that the natural light filtering through would appear like golden rays. of a new Sports and Entertainment Centre, which would cost the council I think they must have broken through a back wall or something to get there. What a great place. The centre reopened in June 1978. I decided to throw a wobbly and asked for a toy as I didn't want to go to the show - overtired! panels dropping in flames onto the ground and I guess, people below. A Cafe. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. We crossed onto the promenade via a walkway which crossed the road, I think. I remember winning a talent contest at Summerland when I was 6 years old.We went to the IOM every year for our summer holidays. A recent trip to Isle of Man brought back many happy memories but I was sad to see that not only had Summerlands closed but the building was completly gone.Some people said I was daft as there was no pool on the prominade but my memories of that place will never disappear. We were in Summerland on the night of the fire, as we had been most evenings. (The comedian/presenter on stage made a remark about there being "a chip pan on fire"). Experts searching the wreckage. The fire exits - clear glass ones, all in a row - were locked which I guessed afterwards was to prevent people paying for access to one area and then going to the other as well. I worked in Summerland a week before it burnt down. I remember seeing balls of fire dropping from the top of the structure this was the so-called inflammable Oraglass (?) Bit by bit over the years things would start to disappear, until by the end there was only "Manxland" left, my son really enjoyed palying there with all his cousins & it was a great place for Mums to meet on a Saturday & have a coffee while the kids played, we did that for a lot of years. Continue along King Edward Road beyond the new offices of Royal Skandia. The death toll brought about a public inquiry that ran from September 1973 to February 1974. the old building demolished. We got out past the swimming pool - as a lady carrying some keys ran towards the doors to unlock them. The indoor Summerland leisure complex in Douglas was the first of its kind in the world and its facilities put the Isle of Man on the map as one of the most important tourist destinations in. This, coupled with the constant sirens of emergency vehicles, is what made this the worst night of my life. . A couple of the girls had been at the afternoon disco but were on their way back to the digs when the fire must have taken hold. over 1.7 million (government grant of 600,000). STORY. The survivor and her mother were separated from her father and sister and stuck in the venue before being rescued through a window by firemen. It had been a last minute holiday booking and to this day I will not go on a last miniute booking holiday. It was my last night on the IOM with my BB Company from N Ireland. I remember the music and noise of people just enjoying themselves. seeing many bodies, young people burned beyond recognition Follow on beyond Summerland and Port Jack. StewartI dont remember the initial Summerlands complex, but I was in Summerlands in the mid 80's; after it was rebuilt and reopened in 1978; I was therer on annual camp with the scouts, that was the year I joined the scouts and that was the reason i joined, the trip to the Isle of Man.What a great time I had there using the swimming pool. For just over two years the centre attracted visitors from all over the world. The scale of the fire has been compared to those seen during the Blitz. I remember seeing below us musicians from the group who had been on stage swimming across the learner pool, one of them with his guitar. I will never forget her and that night that I nearly died.Sincerely John McGimpsey, Newtownards N Ireland. I used to love walking round the place & everytime it was just as amazing as the first time.Then in my teens & 20's & 30's going to the cave & upstairs for the TT events from TT supporters club meetings,to gigs & tyre balancing. It had been a last minute holiday booking and to this day I will not go on a last miniute booking holiday. My Uncle and several other "big chaps" hurled themselves against the fire doors to break them down. NOTHING! Jade Harbour Restaurant. On 17 September 1973, three Liverpool boys two of them 12 and the other 14 appeared before Douglas Juvenile Court and admitted wilfully and unlawfully damaging the lock of a plastic kiosk next to Summerland. We were first alerted to it by the noise from the fire engines.Looking out the window of the boarding house we saw the flames. JaxuttonOK.What's with the 3 school-boys, what caused the fire?Accident or sabotage was an investigation carried out?Tell us more! After a geotechnical team determined that the blocks could not be safely stabilised or removed, and that there was a risk they would fall into the buildings below, the site was scheduled for demolition. LizAlthough I remember when the fire happened (as a relative was working there that evening and thankfully survived), my happy memories are also quite vivid as I used to go there many times, especially during school holidays. Those were the days. When we noticed the black smoke to one end of the building - and the crowds looking in that direction - we started to move towards the exit. I think it would be appropriate and (hopefully) not too disrespectful to the people who passed away there. I wondered why she was fussing me so much and so upset, after all, I was fine. The decor made it look like a tropical fairyland in places with the waterfall which looked like it was tumbling into the building from where the cliff-face was at the rear of the building. On the third attempt, my uncle's door came open and several others followed. I remember the music and noise of people just enjoying themselves. Douglas (Man My parents had been to the site of the fire thinking I was in there as I had been all week. With the help of the government and Trust House Forte Leisure Ltd the I still remember the screams and panic, they haunt me to this day. The conflagration took place on 2 August 1973 in this ambitious entertainment complex in Douglas, Isle of Man, commissioned in 1965 and opened in May 1971. The Summerland Tragedy, Isle of Man.On the 2nd of August, 1973, a fire broke out in . I feel there should always be something incorporated into whatever is built or put on the site to commemmorate the people who died. The Summerland building in Douglas was the first of its kind in the world. from when I was an infant until I was a teenager.Also my dad and his friend used to have such fun jumping on the beaded filled cushions in the solariumI also remember being at home in Liverpool watching the blaze on TV and crying becuase I would never be able to go there again. The Summerland site is to go on sale after Manx government attempts to find a private development partner failed. Situated only a few minutes walk to the beach, harbour, shops and public transport. "Excellent! My dad played a lot of squash so I was always there watching him, well trying.. it took me years to be tall enough to see over from the spectators gallery properly.Every weekend it would either be rollerskating, swimming or the play area in the day and at night we would come back for the cabaret and more time in the play area.Through the week I would be in Summerland for 5-a-side football and swimming lessons with my school.For years I knew nothing about the fire but was told by my parents at a sensible age, from this moment on I wanted to know what the place looked like as their description made it sound out of this world and it was!I have spent many an hour researching everything Summerland.I have to admit I did feel very sad when I saw this place coming down.A newer more aesthetically pleasing version needs to be built, we need a more resourceful entertainment complex on the Island, everthing under one roof.. like Summerland! Location Western Europe, island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland Geographic coordinates 54 15 N, 4 30 W Map references Europe Area total: 572 sq km land: 572 sq km water: 0 sq km country comparison to the world: 193 Area - comparative slightly more than three times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries total: 0 km Coastline We came back to the island the year after the fire and we stayed in Oncan. Much thought was given to bringing a sunshine-feel to the building. Having met with Mr Gawne MHK to discuss my proposal for a commemorative space prior to his unsuccessful re-election, then continued with Ray Harmer MHK the newly . On the night of the fire I had decided, for some unknown reason, to spend some time on the ASTROGLIDE (who remembers that ?) The BBC reserves the right to edit comments submitted. We saw the fire take hold and like many others my parents were shocked and crying at the horror of the tragic loss of life. Siobhan McHaleWe had a family holiday on the IoM when I was 6. Humans colonised it by travelling by sea some time before 6500 BC. Meanwhile a group of three school boys on holiday from Liverpool was hanging around at the back of the building next to a section of a dismantled fibre-glass kiosk. Instead the first call came from a passing taxi driver, while another came from the captain of a ship 2 miles (3.2km) offshore who radioed HM Coastguard and said, "It looks as if the whole of the Isle of Man is on fire". See where they filmed this movie from 2020 starring Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Lucas Bond. LOCATION From the Sea Terminal proceed the length of the Promenade. 7. vox pop older man re. Summerland. Majestic Apartments can be found a short distance along on the right hand side. As Bob says the smell of the place too & being in there when it was pouring down outside was amazing to us kids. The first drawings materialised in 1965 but hundreds were drafted out before building work actually started. If you like to see Seven Sisters - view in Seaford, United Kingdom or any other wonderful filming locations from Summerland, start scrolling. [4], Summerland was designed to accommodate up to 10,000 tourists and consisted of a dance hall, five floors of holiday games, a rollerskating rink, restaurants and public bars. When they couldnt locate me they began their search for me on the prom. Opened with much fanfare a little more than two years earlier on 25 May 1971, the 2m climate-controlled building boasted restaurants and bars, an indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, a children's theatre and an underground disco. JacquiI remember winning a talent contest at Summerland when I was 6 years old.We went to the IOM every year for our summer holidays. My Mum and I started to go towards a spiral staircase which led towards the main entrance but my uncle steered us further along the gallery to where there were fire exits leading to the swimming pool area.