Tower of Refuge postcard is by North East artist Emily Ward from her Isle of Man art print and gift range.
Tones of orange glimmer across the stonework on top of the three turrets.
A gentle purple haze fills the cloud filled sky above the landmark tower on the Isle of Man.
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Tower of Refuge
The Tower of Refuge
guards St Mary's Isle in Douglas Bay on the Isle of Man.
William Hillary the founder of the RNLI petitioned for a sanctuary to be built on there.
The stone tower was constructed in 1832 by the RNLI to provide a visible warning for ships. Built on a partially submerged reef, the tower also provided shelter to unfortunate shipwreck victims until help arrived. There was a a bell to summon help along with space to store provisions such as bread and water for those in distress.
