"Island doesn't cherish heritage" Manx Radio Reports

This wonderfully timeless scene was captured on film during August 1966 and could very easily have been repeated anytime up until the end of 2013's seasonal services. Laxey was the only major station on the line which hadn't seen any significant changes, certainly not since the end of the First World War. Unfortunately this happy situation changed during the course of Winter 2013/14 when the Station was subjected to relaying and controversial remodeling with more 'improvements' promised shortly..The Manx Electric Railway, is one of 275 features Mr Guard believes needs registration.

Petitioner's call for action

"A prominent conservationist has labelled government's current attitude towards historic buildings 'scandalous'.

Charles Guard lodged a Petition for Redress on the matter two years ago - but a recent attempt to advance it through Tynwald was rejected by members.

Government's planning department has been cut back in recent years, although the minister in charge, Geoffrey Boot, says efforts are ongoing to improve the process.

Mr Guard has identified around 275 examples of buildings in need of registration to protect them from future neglect.

He says change is needed now."

Click HERE to listen to the clip on Manx Radio's website.

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