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Onchan Pleasure Park

History Photo Album

The banked track under construction at Onchan Stadium. Note the original profile of the grandstand roof.		Full Sized
World Champion Reg Harris officially opens the cycle track on Tuesday 19th June 1951. Standing alongside is Jack Nivison MHK, Chairman of the Onchan Village Commissioners.		Full Sized
An early view of the crown bowling green which shows the original café and grandstand building in the background. To the right is the tall chimney of Onchan Laundry which was situated in Marion Road.		Full Sized
The original playground comprised two sets of swings, a roundabout, seesaw and slide.		Full Sized
Cycle racing in Onchan Stadium.		Full Sized
The first set of tennis courts later replaced by the boating lake.		Full Sized
The boating lake following its construction in the 1960s. In the background is the restaurant building which was erected at first floor level and opened in 1970.		Full Sized
The pram race was a favourite at the motorcycle gymkhanas which were held every week during the 1950s and early 1960s.		Full Sized
Go-kart racing featured in Onchan Park during the 1960s.		Full Sized
It's a Knockout was a regular feature on Wednesday evenings during the 1970s.		Full Sized