Douglas Horse Tramway To Be Scrapped - Manx Residents Petition
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Christine Thomas
10 years ago
Whilst I do not concur with the wording of this petition "vow to vote against our sitting MHK's at the next election if this measure is allowed to occur." I do agree with it's main aim, which is to save the Douglas Horse Trams. These should have a World Heritage status, being above and beyond needing to operate independently at a profit. The Horse Trams are a major part of our tourist industry and far too important to be scrapped to save a few pounds from the Douglas Council's annual budget.
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June Nicholls
10 years ago
We must keep the horse trams. They are part of the Isle of Man. I am wholeheartedly in support of this petition and will be voting at the election to this end.
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Sharyn Mackay
10 years ago
Our heritage needs protecting, my manx family that are gone would be discussed we let this happen .
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John Collings
10 years ago
Keep this piece of Manx heritage running at all costs !!!!!
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Sally Newson
10 years ago
Quite frankly I'm disappointed such a decision was made without public consultation. I whole heartedly support the backing of this group to safe guard our heritage for future generations.
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henry wood
10 years ago
save the horse tram!!!
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Lou Heron
10 years ago
Such a shame they are trying to get rid of such an iconic attraction. I have many fond memories of the horse trams and truly believe they should remain in service. The horses are treasured and well looked after, the rolling stock is an important part of Manx history and should be preserved. Save the Horse Trams!
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Enzo Porcu
10 years ago
It's the last horse tram in Europe, it's an insane decision to close it for few money!
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Shane hill
10 years ago
Keep it Iom history !!! It does NO HARM!!!
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Adam Holmes
10 years ago
As a visitor with roots on the Island, I, as a child, was taken on the Horse Trams as well the other forms of transport on the Island to experience that Manxness. I have subsequently taken My own children to experience the same. The loss of such unique and culturally important elements to the very fabric of manx culture is a travesty. The things that define Manxness are innovation, creative solutions, defiant independence. A strong sense of identity and pride in local culture. This cannot go undisputed.
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Dave Hattersley
10 years ago
Douglas council with their heads in the sand
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Christine Harrison
10 years ago
this is an iconic feature of the Isle of Man and Douglas. It is a unique symbol of the r Isle of Man. The Horse drawn trams should not be scrapped. Granddad Tom Woods would be so distressed to see this happening to his home town.
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Steven McCloy
10 years ago
This has to be retained. It's part of your heritage that visitors love to see, use and enjoy. It'd be a dieing shame to see it go.
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SALLY NUNN
10 years ago
THIS IS A DECISION THEY WILL REGRET IN YEARS TO COME JUST LIKE THE STEAM RAILWAY DOWN THE WEST COAST OF THE ISLAND
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Christine
10 years ago
I remember this from a holiday years ago. How narrow minded!
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Katie Newton
10 years ago
Bad judgement with no foresight.
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Philip Lockwood
10 years ago
A very short sighted and unnecessary move. I hope at election time the councillors are made to suffer.
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Sally Griffen
10 years ago
Terrible that this historical service will be dispanded by a group of short sighted people who will probably gain in some way by disposing of it, with back handers. Shame on you. Keep the horse trams, the tourists love them, they are iconic. What next selling off the laxey wheel to a rich businessman in dubai??!!!
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Frank berry
10 years ago
I been on it several times, would be a shame to see it lost
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judith
10 years ago
The horse trams are an important part of manx history, they must be conserved for future generations.
Whilst I do not concur with the wording of this petition "vow to vote against our sitting MHK's at the next election if this measure is allowed to occur." I do agree with it's main aim, which is to save the Douglas Horse Trams. These should have a World Heritage status, being above and beyond needing to operate independently at a profit. The Horse Trams are a major part of our tourist industry and far too important to be scrapped to save a few pounds from the Douglas Council's annual budget.
We must keep the horse trams. They are part of the Isle of Man. I am wholeheartedly in support of this petition and will be voting at the election to this end.
Our heritage needs protecting, my manx family that are gone would be discussed we let this happen .
Keep this piece of Manx heritage running at all costs !!!!!
Quite frankly I'm disappointed such a decision was made without public consultation. I whole heartedly support the backing of this group to safe guard our heritage for future generations.
save the horse tram!!!
Such a shame they are trying to get rid of such an iconic attraction. I have many fond memories of the horse trams and truly believe they should remain in service. The horses are treasured and well looked after, the rolling stock is an important part of Manx history and should be preserved. Save the Horse Trams!
It's the last horse tram in Europe, it's an insane decision to close it for few money!
Keep it Iom history !!! It does NO HARM!!!
As a visitor with roots on the Island, I, as a child, was taken on the Horse Trams as well the other forms of transport on the Island to experience that Manxness. I have subsequently taken My own children to experience the same. The loss of such unique and culturally important elements to the very fabric of manx culture is a travesty. The things that define Manxness are innovation, creative solutions, defiant independence. A strong sense of identity and pride in local culture. This cannot go undisputed.
Douglas council with their heads in the sand
this is an iconic feature of the Isle of Man and Douglas. It is a unique symbol of the r Isle of Man. The Horse drawn trams should not be scrapped. Granddad Tom Woods would be so distressed to see this happening to his home town.
This has to be retained. It's part of your heritage that visitors love to see, use and enjoy. It'd be a dieing shame to see it go.
THIS IS A DECISION THEY WILL REGRET IN YEARS TO COME JUST LIKE THE STEAM RAILWAY DOWN THE WEST COAST OF THE ISLAND
I remember this from a holiday years ago. How narrow minded!
Bad judgement with no foresight.
A very short sighted and unnecessary move. I hope at election time the councillors are made to suffer.
Terrible that this historical service will be dispanded by a group of short sighted people who will probably gain in some way by disposing of it, with back handers. Shame on you. Keep the horse trams, the tourists love them, they are iconic. What next selling off the laxey wheel to a rich businessman in dubai??!!!
I been on it several times, would be a shame to see it lost
The horse trams are an important part of manx history, they must be conserved for future generations.