|
List Of Rivers In The Isle Of Man
This is a list of rivers of the Isle of Man. It is organised geographically, taken anti-clockwise, from Douglas. Tributaries are listed down the page in an upstream direction. * River Glass ** River Dhoo *** Greeba River ** Sulby River ** Baldwin River * Groudle River * Ballacottier River * Laxey River ** Glen Roy * Cornaa River * Sulby River ** Glen Auldyn River * The Lhen Trench * Killane River * River Neb ** Foxdale River ** Blaber River * Glenmaye River * Colby River * Silver Burn * Santon Burn * Crogga River See also * Geography of the Isle of Man {{List of rivers of Europe * Isle of Man ) , anthem = "O Land of Our Birth" , image = Isle of Man by Sentinel-2.jpg , image_map = Europe-Isle_of_Man.svg , mapsize = , map_alt = Location of the Isle of Man in Europe , map_caption = Location of the Isle of Man (green) in Europe ... Rivers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas, Isle Of Man
Douglas ( gv, Doolish, ) is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,677 (2021). It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and on a sweeping bay of . The River Douglas forms part of the town's harbour and main commercial port. Douglas was a small settlement until it grew rapidly as a result of links with the English port of Liverpool in the 18th century. Further population growth came in the following century, resulting during the 1860s in a staged transfer of the High Courts, the Lieutenant Governor's residence, and finally the seat of the legislature, Tynwald, to Douglas from the ancient capital, Castletown. The town is the Island's main hub for business, finance, legal services, shipping, transport, shopping, and entertainment. The annual Isle of Man TT motorcycle races start and finish in Douglas. History Early history In the absence of any archaeological data, the origins of the town may be revealed by analysis of the origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
