Howstrake Camp
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Howstrake Camp was a holiday camp located on an area of headland alongside King Edward Road, Onchan between Douglas and Groudle Glen.
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History
Howstrake Camp opened by Liverpool born Joeseph Cunningham as an all male tented village. The camp is regarded as Britain's first purpose built holiday camp.
In 1904 following damage and loss of equipment during storms the previous winter, Joeseph acquired 5 acres of land near Victoria Road overlooking Douglas Bay and opened Cunningham's Camp, selling Howsdrake Camp to .....
Eventually the tents were replaced by permanent buildings.
During World War 2 the camp was used by the Royal Navy.
Rail Connection
One means of access to the camp was via the Manx Electric Railway. Passengers would alight the tram then pass under the tracks and road by means of stairs and a tunnel that emerged near the main building.
Further Reading
- Royal Marines Band: Memories of Howstrake Camp Part 1
- Royal Marines Band: Memories of Howstrake Camp Part 2
- Don Flounders (ex RMB): Recollections
See Also
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