I wondered why she was fussing me so much and so upset, after all, I was fine. In the summer everyone enjoyed the talent competitions which were great fun. I survived that terrible disaster. Follow on beyond Summerland and Port Jack. The death toll brought about a public inquiry that ran from September 1973 to February 1974. I remember the music and noise of people just enjoying themselves. Add Your Event View All 04 March Saturday Manx Amateur Drama Federation Coffee Morning View 10:00 - 12:00 Current Weather 9 4 03 March Friday 8 4 John McGimpseyI was 15,and in the fire, but I escaped by jumping around the bannisters which were jammed with people too frightened to move on the stairs which were on the same side as the balcony with the crazy golf where the fire was started.. . What a great place. We spent alot of time in Summerland it was a great venue for all the family. It is a British Crown dependency (and therefore not part of the United Kingdom itself); the UK is responsible for defence and foreign affairs. The fire exits - clear glass ones, all in a row - were locked which I guessed afterwards was to prevent people paying for access to one area and then going to the other as well. I was 12 that year. Nicole SmithThe queue to get into the swimming pool with my Mum, Dad & brother and of course the smell. 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 acrylic material melted, allowing more oxygen to enter, and dropping burning molten material, both starting other fires and injuring those trying to escape. This was on the 2nd floor. We stayed for a week and on all of the 4 nights preceding the evening of the disaster I had been to the complex for a swim and play around with new-found friends. belindaI went to the Isle of Man after the fire and never heard of the fire until recently. The Summerland leisure complex in the Isle of Man, a popular tourist destination for many years, closed its doors for the last time in 2018. I decided to throw a wobbly and asked for a toy as I didn't want to go to the show - overtired! (en) dbo:thumbnail But things got a little more decadent when you ventured underground. I remember walking past Summerland and seeing a rocking horse from a ride stood on its own. Continue along King Edward Road beyond the new offices of Royal Skandia. Situated only a few minutes walk to the beach, harbour, shops and public transport. NOTHING! This was on the 2nd floor. We went to the shops on the prom and I still have Minnie the clockwork mouse to this day.

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