taking our culture forward

Miss Eva Kane, whose family owned the Falcon Cliff Hotel in Douglas, talks to David Callister about her memories. A list of topics covered can be found below:

  • The Falcon Cliff Hotel 
  • Cunningham’s Camp 
  • TT and Manx Grand Prix 
  • Schooling and private governess 
  • WWII 
  • The Mannin 
  • The Howstrake Hotel 
  • HMS Valkyrie 
  • The Majestic Hotel 
  • ‘Quislings’ [Norwegian collaborators] 
  • Crown Price Olaf of Norway 
  • Earl Granville 
  • Rationing 
  • Show business career 
  • Jon Pertwee 
  • The Manx Operatic Society

Interviews

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