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| Acquired: |
Forestry, Mines, and Lands Board, 1956 |
| Disabled: |
Access |
| Location: |
Laxey |
| Parking: |
Ample, close by |
| Type: |
Mountain Glen |
About Laxey Glen
The history of this glen dates back to 1800 when the Reverend William
Fitzsimmons started a planting program which lasted around 50 years.
Some of the larger trees from this time are still visible in the glen.
The pleasure grounds were the concept of Mr R Williamson, who saw the
potential of tourists who visited the area. Between 1919 and 1939
the glen gardens saw their peak in popularity with facilities for
croquet, bowling, tennis, boating, dancing, walking and eating. At
this time there were 7 men employed full time to maintain the gardens.
After the war the gardens saw a decline in popularity and they were
soon sold to the government and left to develop naturally.
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