The Goodliffe Family of Nottingham

The Story of My Life - The original, handwritten version of the Memoirs of Arnold Goodliffe

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there. We enjoyed it “muchly”, the fine views from Douglas Head, the beautiful clear water, the wide extensive prospects delighted us; then the rides and walks out each day interested us, especially to Peel with its old Castle and ruins, interpreted by the old naval officer, who told us, that the buildings at one time combined the ecclesiastical, the military and the governmental. The tradition is that St. Patrick was the first to teach Christianity in the Island. Peel is noted for fish, rocks and scenery. We saw the pretty Glen Hellen as we returned, having much enjoyed the day; we also enjoyed our dinner tea and bed afterwards. Owing to accidents and illness this last visit to the Isle of Man was the last, but we were able to take walks of any length, which to

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