Strang, Isle of Man

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Strang
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Skeerey Vraddan
Ta'n Strang bannaghey nyn mea
(English: Parish of Braddan
(The) Strang welcomes you)
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Strang
Location within the Isle of Man
Population(2006 Census)
OS grid reference SC361781
Parish Braddan
Sheading Middle
Crown dependency Isle of Man
Post town ISLE OF MAN
Postcode district IM4
Dialling code 01624
Police Isle of Man
Fire Isle of Man
Ambulance Isle of Man
House of Keys Middle
List of places
Isle of Man
54°10′19″N4°30′43″W / 54.172°N 4.512°W / 54.172; -4.512 Coordinates: 54°10′19″N4°30′43″W / 54.172°N 4.512°W / 54.172; -4.512

Strang or The Strang (Manx : Strang) is a settlement within the parish of Braddan on the Isle of Man. It is almost contiguous with Douglas, the largest town on the island, and with the village of Union Mills. Nearby is Noble's Hospital, the island's only general hospital, sited on land which was originally purchased for an asylum in 1862, with completion in 1868, known as Ballamona Hospital.

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Facilities

As of August 2021, some facilities within Strang can be found in the hospital, including shop and coffee shop. Cronk Grianagh park has the only concrete urban skatepark on the island, a BMX track and playground. [1]

In 2017, Braddan Parish Commissioners sought expressions of interest in a proposed community centre to be built on the field opposite Strang Stores. [2] Later that year, after interest was shown, the community centre was approved. The proposed facilities to be housed in the complex include a café, sports hall, pharmacy, nursery and the local commissioners' offices. [3] Construction was started in June 2021 and is expected to take around 18 months to complete. [4]

Manx Language Use

The Manx language is seen in the names of various places within Strang. As in the rest of the Braddan and the Isle of Man as a whole, any place for which the name is not in Manx originally has a Manx translation on its signage. Another example of the use of the language is a sign along the main road through Strang, which states: "Skeerey Vraddan / Ta'n Strang bannaghey nyn mea" (English: Parish of Braddan / (The) Strang welcomes you), with the English words "Strang Village" displayed underneath.

Heritage Trail

The Heritage Trail (known locally as "the Old Railway Line") briefly passes Strang near to the River Dhoo and Cronk Grianagh park. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Playgrounds and parks". braddan.im. Braddan Parish Commissioners. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Strang Corner Field – Community Leisure Facility – Expressions of Interest". braddan.im. Braddan Parish Commissioners. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Strang Corner Field: £5m leisure centre plans approved". bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "Work begins on new Braddan Community Centre". energyfm.net. Energy FM. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "Heritage Trail (Old Railway Line)". visitisleofman.com. Visit Isle of Man. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
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