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Bridge Bookshop: Not just a book seller, but a book lover
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  • Name of Shop: Bridge Bookshop

    In Port Erin I found this small book store. It was crowded inside, full of books, also some dvds, lots of books about the Isle of Man, language, history, landscape etc. A very nice atmosphere, I really liked it there and of course I couldn't leave without buying something.The lady running the store was helpful, not only with information about books but also with touristic tips.



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    Theme: Books
    Directions: Down at the waterside in Port Erin, close to the Falcon's Nest Hotel
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    The Fairy Shop: Magic, Fairies and Flowers
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  • Name of Shop: The Fairy Shop

    An island which has both an official fairy bridge and a real fairy bridge also needs to have a fairy shop. It is located in the town centre, on Duke Street, you can't miss it as one look in the shop window will tell you all about the theme of this shop. Anything connected with fairies can be found there, small statues,jewellery, letters, paintings, poems etc.
    My husband had one short look into the window and decided to wait outside, by the way.

    But they also carry some other things, I bought two cans of flowers. After the can has been opened, it needs to be watered regularly and then -hopefully- some flowers grow out of it. So far I'm busily watering mine, but I cannot see any tiny green spot growing. I'll have to wait, I suppose.



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    Theme: Local Craft
    Address: Duke Street, Douglas
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    Market Hall: Used Books in the Market
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  • Isle of Man - Books, books and books
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  • Name of Shop: Market Hall

    I could easily have spent a lot of time in the indoor market halls, as there were two used books stalls there, with lots of books to look through.Prices started from 50 p . Another stall was sellling used records and videos, yet another sold tea towels, aprons and scarves.



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    Theme: Books
    Directions: The market halls are towards the end of the town centre, close to the harbour. There are signs leading to it.
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    Comments for christine.j about Isle of Man
    scottishvisitor Thu May 7, 2009 20:33 UTC
     My memories of Isle of Man are faint I was here in the 70's but still remember the palm trees & the cats with no tails
    Pawtuxet Thu Apr 23, 2009 13:22 UTC
     Great opening photo. Interesting animal details. The island looks idealic. someone recently wrote to me from this place so I had to learn more about it. thanks!
    junecorlett Fri Mar 13, 2009 16:00 UTC
     Hello Christine, thank you for your Isle of Man tips.
    Kakapo2 Sun Mar 8, 2009 19:48 UTC
     I knew it, I knew it - from motorsport, crosswords :-) Have even see a Manx cat here. Yes, those animals are strange. We also have dangerous ducks, always crossing the streets with the ducklings in the worst moment. Great light on your intro photo. Sissi
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