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Custom Mountain home in Tehachapi CA.-2 hrs from LA or 2 hrs from Central Coast. The Paranormal Database BBC - Isle of Man - The Summerland building disaster Isle of Man: Summerland Entertainment Center - Vintage Photograph STORY. I remember the music and noise of people just enjoying themselves. 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. 30 Mar 2023 - 05 Apr 2023 +. 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Seacroft, 3 Summerland, Ramsey, IM8 for 420,000. carol burnsI survived that terrible disaster. At the time Summerland was one of the most. We never knew if she saved our lives. The burnt out remains of the centre in September 1973, one month after the fire. The centre reopened in June 1978. 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! Matteo Vinci on LinkedIn: BluVeinXL: aiming for benchmark status in the Original 1970s flyer in colour. It was a lovely place but it's so sad the way it all ended. Also had a vague recollection that the lads who were smoking near a kiosk which led to the fire, came from Liverpool. Mass Cholera Grave in Douglas. 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 I was told that the drummer from the show we had been watching did not make it. Seacroft, 3 Summerland, Ramsey | ManxLiving Isle of Man Property 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! Reverse of the small poster is also in colour and lists all the many attractions.. As Bob says the smell of the place too & being in there when it was pouring down outside was amazing to us kids. 4. vs damage to building. Just a stump of a diving board and the deep end of the Aquadrome pool, now home to about twenty billion pigeons The Brutalist concrete exterior concealed a range of sports and leisure facilities, all very wholesome and family-oriented. These proposals will necessitate significant investment but will enable us to rectify core issues that have compromised the integrity of the building in recent years, such . We hadn't had decent swimming baths for a long time in Douglas and for that reason alone I couldn't wait to get in and have a look. Noel Skillicorn, LiverpoolSummerland for me, like many others who grew up on the Island was one of the main places that you could find entertainment of all forms from Rollerskating through to catching a afternoon film in the cinema. [15] Changes to building regulations to improve fire safety were introduced. Two years after its completion in 1971 the high tech promenade venue was the scene of devastation after a fire ripped through the building killing 50 people. I would like to see an ice-skating rink there (which the Island needs). I was one of the worst things that has ever happened on our small Island and none of us will ever forget the event. The state-of-the-art facilities put the Isle of Man on the map as one of the most important tourist destinations in the British Isles. Summerlands bed and breakfast (B&B) is a charming and unique house in Ramsey, which has recently been refurbished throughout to a very high standard. We got out past the swimming pool - as a lady carrying some keys ran towards the doors to unlock them. Ladies Location: Douglas - The Nunnery estate Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: Unknown jimmy kitchin onchanon the night of the summerland fire,my wife and mother and father inlaw (in there late seventies) plus myself with a wife who was expecting a child,were due to have a drink in the top bar as a fairwell to there holls before returning to liverpool next day, due to a strange event my wife hair rollers broke down so delaying by half an hour our departure.we stoped at the laxey filling station only to be told the complex was on fire!! Looking at the picture of the pool makes me sad!! His solution was to design an artificial centre of sunshine and it had to be spectacular enough to compete with the growing threat of cheap foreign holidays. It took me a long time to go on holiday again. JaxuttonOK.What's with the 3 school-boys, what caused the fire?Accident or sabotage was an investigation carried out?Tell us more! Zoom in to cu of Summerland Complex and fire damage 2. vs fire damage 3. (en) dbo:thumbnail On the night of the fire I had decided, for some unknown reason, to spend some time on the ASTROGLIDE (who remembers that ?) SUMMERLAND, DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN. In the summer everyone enjoyed the talent competitions which were great fun. [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. I loved it so much and will always remember it . . 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. Julie was 14, and identified by her jewellery. I've just seen that picture of the pool with the rows of spectator seats and it brought it all back to me.I remember the next year when the fire happened because we were packing for our holiday to Anglesea when the news broke. I do recall entering a talent competition and singing 'I'm a little teapot'. I am a surviver of this tragedy.I still have nightmares. William LeedsI remember going there as a 6 year old. In June of 1832, Cholera arrived on the Isle of Man. 8. It was all shining, it even smelt new. I think it would be appropriate and (hopefully) not too disrespectful to the people who passed away there. Tehachapi, CA, US. It was my last night on the IOM with my BB Company from N Ireland. 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. tracyI am a surviver of this tragedy.I still have nightmares. 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. The fire quickly spread across the sheeting on the leisure centre walls and roof, and through vents which were not properly fireproofed. On the night of the fire my Mum and Dad were taking me to see the Black & White minstrels, my much older brother and sister didn't want to go and went on the prom. I WILL RETURN AS THERE IS A KIND OF MAGIC ATTRACTION ABOUT THE ISLAND,I SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER 'THE GEM IN THE IRISH SEA' WAYNE FORD, Crazy Carol, OnchanMoonwalk,rollerskating & swimming, just 3 of the things that kept myself, my brother & cousins entertained for hours. The first responding fire crews realised additional resources would be required and almost every resource available to the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service was mobilised to the incident (93 of its 106 firefighters and all 16 of its engines). 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. My parents had gone for a drink and I was looking after myself on my own in the safety that was 1973 in the fantastic Isle of Man. 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 fire was contained in an internal space within the walls until it penetrated the interior, destroying the wiring of the fire alarm system in the process. I was told that the drummer from the show we had been watching did not make it. Summerland was only a mile away from the District General Hospital and there was no clearing station for preliminary assessment of the injured. Bid today! The west wall remains intact as there is concern that its removal may cause the adjacent cliff to collapse. Summerland Comes Down Fast! - Page 2 - Manx Forums I 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. people screaming and trying to escape, one boy broke a window with a microphone stand. (Good move as it happens - I understood later that about 12 people were found dead at the bottom of that staircase, which I seem to recall did not have proper handrails round it, being largely decorative.) Department of Community, Culture and Leisure announces future of Summerland site, Redevelopment of the Former Summerland Site - The Wave. Plans for first phase of Castle Mona restoration submitted - Tevir Group The concept was so radical that architect Geoffrey Ellis came to the Island to work for Mr I think it would be appropriate and (hopefully) not too disrespectful to the people who passed away there. Summerland was an odd mix of styles: one half light, airy and modern; the other windowless and concrete. Condition is excellent. Behind the stage was the huge rock face. In The Summerland Story written by Robert Kelly he promotes the centre as a holiday town where it never rains, the wind never blows and the temperature never gets chilly. If you like to see Seven Sisters - view in Seaford, United Kingdom or any other wonderful filming locations from Summerland, start scrolling. Now I have my own kids of my age at the time of the disaster, I know why. But things got a little more decadent when you ventured underground. Tehachapi, CA, US. The site on King Edward Road in Douglas has remained unused since the complex was. [1] [2] [3] Background Summerland was opened on 25 May 1971. The scale of the fire has been compared to those seen during the Blitz. I will never forget the screams and people climbing over each other to get out. [7] The coastguard immediately called the fire brigade. House Sitting in Mission Canyon, California, US | TrustedHousesitters.com Seconds later the light grew to a flame a few feet high, then within no time at all there were large flames extending the whole height of the side of the building I was frozen in shock watching what was kicking off. Seconds later the light grew to a flame a few feet high, then within no time at all there were large flames extending the whole height of the side of the building I was frozen in shock watching what was kicking off. This, coupled with the constant sirens of emergency vehicles, is what made this the worst night of my life. The fire started at around 7:30p.m. on 2 August 1973 when approximately 3,000 people were inside,[5] and was caused by three boys who were smoking in a small disused kiosk,[6] on the centre's miniature golf course[7] and who told police it was likely started by a carelessly discarded match or stub. 6. vox pops boys re. Located in the heart of Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man, the complex was a landmark of the island, offering a wide range of attractions for both locals and visitors alike. While many escaped the inferno unharmed, the incident claimed 50 lives and seriously injured 80. Fifty people were killed and 80 seriously injured. The plans took years to finalise. 1. 420,000 Property details; I was 17 and with my boyfriend at the time. 34808 | VAT Registration Number: 001090349 Directors . My Uncle and several other "big chaps" hurled themselves against the fire doors to break them down. There were two phases in the building It was a lovely place but it's so sad the way it all ended. As Bob says the smell of the place too & being in there when it was pouring down outside was amazing to us kids. Gallery Click to Enlarge. seeing many bodies, young people burned beyond recognition I wondered why she was fussing me so much and so upset, after all, I was fine. It was all shining, it even smelt new. The first drawings materialised in 1965 but hundreds were drafted out before building work actually started. 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. I lost a couple of pals in the fire. We crossed onto the promenade via a walkway which crossed the road, I think. We got out past the swimming pool - as a lady carrying some keys ran towards the doors to unlock them. The burning kiosk collapsed against the exterior of the building. Summerland. On the night of the fire I had decided, for some unknown reason, to spend some time on the ASTROGLIDE (who remembers that ?) It does not take away from the fact that it was for a few years, a great place to be. Find average house prices, current average values, other historic property data & request a valuation from an estate agent. The death toll brought about a public inquiry that ran from September 1973 to February 1974. The transparent roof was composed of 6 ft acrylic bronze-tinted sheets so that the natural light filtering through would appear like golden rays. I was too young to realise what had happened but it makes me feel cold now. The island is in desperate need of some alternative. 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. Ian Phillips of Birmingham University suggests these reporting discrepancies explain why some sources have given incorrect death tolls of 49, 51, or 53. xx. 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. There was a charming wooden see saw, slide and roundabout. I still remember those who died and those who lost loved ones. 1. Ricky Rooney, DouglasFor me, Summerland was the hub of all my childhood memories, I would be there at least 4 times a week. After a couple of hours frozen to the spot I remember seeing my Mum running towards me and picking me up, crying and hugging me as if she hadnt seen me in years or something. 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. I finished work on the 1st of August after working in the bar because Ihad run out of money. See more ideas about summerland, isle of man, brutalist architecture. David ButteryI was 16 at the time of the fire, like many teeagers in Douglas we spent most of our evenings and many a wet day at Summerland.We could occasionally get served in the bars and if not we roller skated on the big rink downstairs.The night of the fire we had left Summerland to go to the stock cars at Onchan stadium, we got as far as the Catholic church in Oncan park when we saw a thin column of black smoke and people began to gather at the cliff top overlooking the site.We ran across the golf course watching the smoke grow, by the time we reached the cliff, half of the seaward wall of Summerland was blazing with a thick sheet of jet black smoke rising hundreds of feet.From our viewpoint we watched the fire spread over the huge oroglas canopy and saw thousands of people pouring out of the doors.When the events of 9/11 were shown on tv it reminded me of Douglas prom that night, teeming with shocked people and emergency vehicles flying up and down.We ended up in the Granada hotel trying to phone our parents to tell them we were ok but the phones were busy.The next morning the whole town stank of burnt plastic and vans instead of ambulannces ferried the dead to a makeshift mortuary.I didn't loose anyone and I dont have nightmares, but it was a dark part of my childhood and a memory that is still often in my thoughts. We went to a show to see the Black and White Minstrels, that's when I smelt smoke. My parents had gone for a drink and I was looking after myself on my own in the safety that was 1973 in the fantastic Isle of Man. 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. The house has 4 good sized reception rooms, a breakfast kitchen, basement, 4 bedrooms, ensuite bathroom and separate wc and family bathroom. With a year-round programme of shows and events, there's plenty of ENTERTAINMENT on offer at VillaGaiety.