Historic Manx buildings saved from demolition
Three buildings of “historical significance” on the Isle of Man have been legally protected from demolition, the environment minister has said. The Cosy Nook Cafe in Port Erin, Trafalgar House in Douglas and the Mitre in Kirk Michael have been added to the protected buildings register following investigations. Geoffrey Boot said the move would “preserve them for future generations”. The sites had been at risk of being knocked down or significantly altered. Plans to replace the stone-built cafe on the seafront in Port Erin sparked outcry last year, while concerns were also raised over any potential changes to a...
Read More