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Daily Mirror
18 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
One of its kind train ride up mountain to seven mythological kingdoms
The Snaefell Mountain Railway on the Isle of Man is the only electric mountain railway in the British Isles and is steeped in history, culture and pure imagination The only electric mountain railway in the whole of the British Isles is rich in history, culture and sheer wonder. The Snaefell Mountain Railway climbs from Laxey to the peak of Snaefell - the highest mountain on the Isle of Man - standing a staggering 2,036ft above sea level, serving as the enchanting gateway to seven mythical kingdoms. Constructed in 1895, the service typically runs from March to November and takes about 30 minutes for a one-way trip. Travelling along a five-mile track, it uses electricity from overhead wires at approximately 550 volts to operate, remaining faithful to its original Victorian-era infrastructure, ferrying passengers who come from all corners of the globe to catch a glimpse of this world wonder. Upon reaching Snafell, or 'Snow Mountain' as it's often called, visitors will make their way into five wooden electric railcars. Each of them are numbered from one to six, though you'll soon notice that number three is mysteriously absent, reports the Express. It appears it was destroyed in an incident where the car derailed back in 2016. Whatever remained of it has been gathered and is reportedly due to be rebuilt at some stage, so stay tuned. The main station on the line is the interchange with the Manx Electric Railway at Laxey. The only stopping place is Bungalow, the halfway point where the line crosses the A18 Mountain Road, notorious for the perilous and deadly Isle of Man TT race. A stone's throw away, visitors can find the Manx Museum in Douglas, a treasure trove housed in an ex-hospital with exhibits featuring Viking silver, Celtic crosses and the Tynwald - the world's oldest continuous parliamentary body. The museum's creation aimed to revamp the Isle of Man's image following tough times in the mid-19th century. Sir Henry Brougham Loch, the lieutenant governor, played a pivotal role by initially promoting Douglas as a spa destination, triggering a seaside holiday surge. An impressive 1,500 hotels were established to accommodate roughly 350,000 summer tourists. Yet, Loch recognised most visitors lingered only in the capital, prompting the construction of a railway network that would transport them across the island. Andrew Scarffe, technical support officer at Manx Heritage Railways, told the BBC about the impact of the railway: "When the railway opened, it was like science fiction. Droves of people came over on the ferry just to see its electric technology and innovation." Scarffe shared a little-known fact: "What's rarely spoken of is we were 130 years ahead of the rest of the world with green travel. We began generating our own power back in the 1890s to run the railway, and the electric tram cars are still doing what they were built to be doing. "Slow travel by electric train? It all started here." In its heyday, the railway service boasted a million passengers annually. However, this grand Isle of Man tradition has seen a decrease in recent years, though an estimated 200,000 people still board the train each year, soaking up the immense historical splendour this small island has to offer.
India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
Insider Guide: 7 Secret Markets In Kolkata For Unbelievable Deals
Kolkata, India's cultural capital, is not just a place of historical monuments and literary mythology. It's also a shopping hub, with its vibrant markets and tiny streets full of everything from ethnic clothes and local crafts to unusual souvenirs and street food. The city of Kolkata offers something for every budget conscious and unique shopaholic. For the shopping addicts out there, we've listed seven shopping malls and flea markets that will make for an unforgettable shopping therapy session. Keep your wallets ready because these stores will have you eating your heart out! 1. New Market – A Timeless Shopper's Delight New Market, or Hogg Market as it was then referred to, is one of the oldest and most iconic shopping places in Kolkata. This enormous Victorian-era market was founded in 1874, and is an unrivalled hoarder's paradise — clothing, shoes, jewellery, computers, and even fresh flowers. What's distinctive about New Market is the maze of stalls that have seen better days. This is a one-of-a-kind market, so don't be afraid to bargain! Key Highlights It was constructed in 1874, and still retains a colonial feel. Over 2,000 stores offer clothing, leather goods, jewelry and more. Famous for traditional Bengali sarees such as taant and baluchari. It's open all day, except on Sundays and most busy in the evenings. 2. Gariahat Market – Saree Madness The Saree Lovers' Dream Land Gariahat Market: If you want the finest sarees at most reasonable prices, this is the place to visit. This vibrant bazaar is in South Kolkata, and the products offered here range from inexpensive cotton sarees to luxurious silk ones. More than sarees, you'll find home decor, fake jewellery and street stalls offering mouthwatering meals. The buzz is palpable, merchants jostle for your business and the smell of street food wafts in the air. Key Highlights They are famous for good Bengal tant, Dhakai jamdani, and Baluchari sarees. Stands by the roadside and permanent outlets for various goods. Popular snacks like phuchka (pani puri) and kathi rolls. Try visiting it late in the afternoon for a quieter visit. 3. College Street – For Bookworms and More College Street – The Place for the Books College Street, or Boi Para (Book Town), is a book lover's paradise. It's India's biggest second-hand book store, where you'll get to browse old out-of-print editions as well as new releases. Other than books, you can visit the famous Indian Coffee House here and drink a cup of coffee and soak in the intellectual ambience of the city. Key Highlights Famous for ebooks and hard-to-find books. Contains some of the most prominent publishing houses and academic bookstores. The Indian Coffee House offers nostalgia and affordable dining. You can negotiate books at the most ridiculously cheap prices. 4. Dakshinapan Shopping Complex – Traditional Handicrafts Center If you want to buy real Indian wares and ethnic products then Dakshinapan Shopping Complex is a one stop destination. This sprawling complex in Dhakuria houses state-owned emporiums hawking textiles, pottery, jewellery and other goods from all over India. It's a wonderful place to shop for souvenirs and special gifts and to support artisans and artisans. Key Highlights Shops from Rajasthan, West Bengal and Gujarat. Sells terracotta, dokra jewelry, and handicraft. Fixed-price shopping ensures hassle-free buying. It is open from 11am to 7pm everyday, except Sundays. 5. Bara Bazar – Wholesale Wonderland Bara Bazaar is Kolkata's answer to Delhi's Chandni Chowk — a noisy but beautiful market where you buy everything in bulk. It's a wholesale hub from spices and dried fruits to fabrics and electronics. Be prepared to trek through narrow lanes teeming with merchants, natives and hand-pulled wagons. The journey is just as exhilarating as it is satisfying! Key Highlights One of the oldest and most busy markets in Kolkata, dating back to the 18th century. They are known for the wholesale sales of textiles, homeware, and food. A colourful mixture of Marwari, Gujarati and Bengali cultures. To be visited in the early morning, to stay away from crowds. 6. Hatibagan Market – Ideal for the Budget Shoppers. Hatibagan is the place to be if you want to shop for the latest styles of clothes, jewellery, and household goods without emptying your pockets. : Located in North Kolkata, this market is very popular with the residents for its affordable prices. As you shop, check out the nearby street vendors offering steaming hot kachoris and jilipi (jalebi). Key Highlights Beloved for its affordable fashion, furniture, and cosmetics. Trendy bags and shoes at cheap prices are sold in street stalls. A hotspot for budget-conscious shoppers. There is no street food here other than kachori sabzi and jilipi. 7. Esplanade – The Difference Between Old and New. Esplanade is an exciting mall that fuses Kolkata's historic character with retail therapy. Though it has a few malls here, its street vendors and small-scale stores are what are unique here. You can get anything here from logo knockoffs to eccentric mementos. Esplanade is also an entrance to New Market, so you can shop here and then. Key Highlights Street-side discounts and mall shopping. A perfect place for affordable bags, shoes and jewellery. It is easily accessible through Kolkata Metro (Esplanade Station). Open 7 days a week, peak hours are in the evenings. Final Thoughts Kolkata's shopping boulevards and markets aren't merely retail outlets, they're cultural encounters. From New Market's ancient lanes to Bara Bazaar's pulsing maelstrom, each location conveys a tale of its vibrant history and contemporary vision. So, whether you're visiting the city or just visiting and discovering its charm, these seven destinations guarantee a shopping experience like no other. Remember – in Kolkata, negotiating is just as crucial as shopping.
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
How ‘mini Downton Abbey' in Cork offered quirky childhood with coach house, priest holes and over six acres
Price: €795,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald O'Donovan (021) 4621166 'Growing up here, we were just like the Famous Five,' Carrie Horgan says of her family home: Ballynona Cottage, just outside Midleton in Co Cork, which Horgan says was perfect for children. With its church windows, hidden doors, priest holes, bells, gun room and 6.15 acres of idyllic tree-filled land, she says the five siblings grew up like the titular characters from the well-loved Enid Blyton novels. 'It was an endless journey of discovery. We made tree houses, discovered hidden doors, and played in the courtyard, outhouses and land around." Dating back to 1842 in its current form, the house was designed for more adult pursuits of the gentry. The Victorian-era hunting lodge was built for the esteemed Wigmore family, who lived in the surrounding 400-acre Ballynona estate. Despite being over 180 years old, the house has only changed hands four times. Captain Anthony John Charles Donelan, an Irish nationalist politician is believed to have been connected to it at one point in time. 'The lodge was used seasonally for entertaining and hunting deer, pheasant and foxes. No one from the family lived here permanently, but people would come and stay during hunting season. They'd have dinner parties and keep their guns in the gun room. It's real landed gentry stuff,' says Horgan. 'My dad kept guns there too. He had a room full of shooting rifles. We did clay pigeon shooting here, so we kept the tradition.' Their father Liam Horgan bought the property back in 1976. 'I was two when we moved here. It was pretty derelict, and he spent almost four decades working on it until he died,' she says. 'By day he was an accountant and by night, he'd restore all the original features – the sash windows, shutters, wooden beams, flooring and doors. I don't know how much he spent on it, but it was a labour of love.' Horgan says the five children found lots of hidden treasures along the way. 'There are little cubby holes, old medicine bottles, old fashioned hot water bottles...' 'One day, when we ripped off wallpaper, we found a priest hole in one of the bedrooms, just above the bedroom door." The man-sized hiding spots were used to conceal Catholic priests from the authorities in penal times. These were constructed when priests faced persecution, including imprisonment and execution. While the house is believed to have dated from later, with the country in turmoil during this period, there might still have been a need to hide away. There's a porch with Doric columns, cast-iron chimney pieces, ornate cornices and tiled flooring. The ecclesiastical ceilings and gothic arched windows are from the same architect who designed Midleton church. "In the hallway, there's a random door just floating alongside the stairs, which looks like something from Alice in Wonderland. My mum used to keep her clothes in here.' In the dining room, there's an egg collection from her dad, which he gathered and recorded over years. "The dining room also still has the old servants' bells, which you ring to tell everyone dinner is ready. There are so many fun quirks." Spanning well over 2,600 sq ft, the main house comes with three double bedrooms and a main bathroom upstairs, with a living room, formal dining room, study, sunroom, and a grand entrance hall with vaulted ceilings and marble fireplace on the ground floor. 'The three reception rooms all have fireplaces, and it's so cosy around Christmas time when they're all lit. It's like a stately home, but cosy. Like a mini Downton Abbey. The kitchen is really cosy, with an Aga and stable door leading on to the courtyard. 'All rooms have doors leading from them, which opens up the house," Horgan says. The coach house is separate from the main property and has a kitchen, bathroom and spiral staircase to a double bedroom. There is also a garage, sheds and a stone-walled courtyard which 'really catches the sun,' according to Horgan. Outside, the long driveway boasts mature trees including ash, oak, sycamore, Scots pine and Spanish chestnut. 'Dad loved his privacy, so no one could look in. We were surrounded by trees, but Storm Ophelia knocked some of them down, revealing an incredible view." The well-maintained garden is helped by Herby the goat, also known as the organic lawn mower. "Herby is a fantastic goat, who looks after the grass and the property. He's our third goat and such a valuable addition because he's munches the grass and weeds." A short distance away from the main house, there are stables with two possible floors for renovation. "Anyone who wants to buy the place could turn the stables into an Airbnb. You could also get horses. There are so many possibilities." Now it's time for the family to move on, and the house is up for sale. "We'd love someone who appreciates it and is sensitive to the preservation of the house,' Horgan says. 'It's not a listed building, but there are lovely architectural aspects to it." "When I was younger, my brother scared me that the place is haunted, but it isn't. Often these houses are filled with mildew, but this is really warm and welcoming. It's got really good vibes. You can update it, but it's really cosy. "We had an amazing childhood here,' she continues. 'There's a fantastic school in Midleton too, and it's really close to places like Kinsale, Crosshaven and the five-star Castlemartyr Resort.' Midleton is an eight-minute drive, and Cork city is only around 35 minutes away. Whiskey fans will be close to the distillery, which has been producing whiskey since 1825. It's also close to the world famous Ballymaloe cookery school. Ballynona Cottage, set on 6.15 acres, is on the market with an asking price of €795,000 through Sherry FitzGerald O'Donovan.
Edinburgh Live
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian mum credits online vampire identity for 'boosting her confidence'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A West Lothian stay-at-home mum who presents as a vampire in her spare time has said her gothic alter ego allows her to be "more confident". Kat, 22, who is originally from Poland, shares videos of her vampire persona 'Katarina' with her 14,000 TikTok followers under the handle @zokatsen. Bullied as a child for being 'weird' and 'different', Kat says her online character has helped her find her identity after feeling 'lost' in early motherhood. Dressing up in corsets, wearing fake fangs and filming videos in graveyards, Kat is able to be a more confident person. Taking inspiration from Victorian-era fabrics, she pairs black and red silk or lace with white linen and cotton pieces that feature Romantic details like flouncy sleeves and layers them with gothic-inspired jewellery adorned with bat motifs. Despite receiving hate online and 'strange looks' in public for her appearance, Kat, who does not wish to disclose her surname for privacy reasons, has found a community of fellow goths and aims to inspire other mothers to pursue their passions. Her dream would be for her online persona to lead to paid acting roles, and she will be going into her second year studying creative writing at university from September 2025. 'Even though Katarina is a character, she and I are two sides of the same coin,' Kat told PA Real Life. 'She allows me to be more confident, more outwardly somebody that maybe I don't feel so confident being in my own life.' After moving to Scotland from Poland at two-and-a-half years old, Kat's journey into the gothic subculture began in childhood, with a love of the film The Corpse Bride and the musical The Phantom Of The Opera. At school, Kat said she was verbally and physically bullied by other girls for being 'outspoken', as well as for her Minecraft YouTube channel – her first foray into content creation. (Image: Collect/PA Real Life) 'Throughout my childhood, there was definitely a pattern of me being considered weird and different, and people trying to stamp that out,' Kat said. 'In high school, that's when the more physical stuff started – pulling hair, standing on my shoes, walking behind me, following me, and then your usual yelling out abuse.' During the Covid-19 pandemic, Kat began experimenting with her appearance, starting with dramatic eyeliner. Her go-to products include Revolution SFX white base, NYX eyeshadow and Rimmel eyeliner – but she focuses on budget-friendly choices. 'I love Vinted – just these random gems that you find,' she said. 'I also try to alter any clothing that I maybe don't like any more, but I could make something else out of it.' Kat's daughter, who she wishes to keep anonymous, was born in May 2023, and she initially threw herself into motherhood, sidelining other parts of her identity. 'For a long time, I felt really lost in myself, and I didn't really know how to express myself properly, or how to separate me from the mum that I had become,' she said. 'I felt like I had to completely lock away any of my desires, any of my needs, and just put my daughter first, because if I didn't do that, I wouldn't have been able to cope.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Kat said she was still in a relationship with her daughter's father at the time, but they have since broken up. She said she knows any future partner would need to support her alternative lifestyle. 'I probably would want to date somebody that is also in the subculture, maybe somebody that has also experienced being shunned for what they really enjoyed doing,' she said. 'Just because I wouldn't be able to be with someone that I didn't really relate to in that way, and I wouldn't want to dampen my own personality and how outwardly myself I have become.' It is at night – when vampires typically prowl – that Kat finds time to create her TikTok content. 'Since I've been a teenager, I find it a lot easier to function at night,' Kat said. She creates videos in which her comedic vampire persona Katarina 'navigates the world of human alternative culture'. In one of her most popular videos, which has more than 340,000 views, Katarina visited Frankenstein's Bar in Edinburgh, acting confused by modern human customs. She also films in graveyards, spaces Kat says she has always found 'peaceful'. While Kat does occasionally use fake fangs in her videos, she uses special effects to edit red eyes in after recording, as she 'struggles' with contact lenses, and this also saves time as a busy mum. Kat draws on her childhood experience as a youth theatre member to bring Katarina to life. She also takes inspiration from vampire-themed media including Netflix's animated series Castlevania, and comedy mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows – with TikTokers drawing comparisons between her and Natasia Demetriou's character, Nadja. 'Katarina says that Nadja is one of her best friends from the United States, so they're kind of spiritual sisters in that sense,' explained Kat. Out of some of the more mainstream vampire series, Kat prefers The Vampire Diaries to the Twilight franchise. 'I watched The Vampire Diaries when I was younger, and I really enjoyed that,' said Kat. 'However, Katarina would hate Twilight because she thinks that it is a completely inaccurate representation of vampires and that it spreads a lot of misconceptions about her kind.' She added: 'I really enjoy acting. That love for theatre has stuck with me – it's a core part of who I am. 'Even though I'm playing a character, I try to incorporate my own values, my belief system and who I am.' Despite the growth of the channel leading to opportunities including an advert for ITVX's vampire collection, Kat's appearance – online and in real life – has not been without backlash. 'I don't get many comments (in real life), but I do see disapproval on some people's faces,' Kat said. 'Online, I've had hate comments from 'putting on eyeliner doesn't make you goth' to 'you can't be a good mum looking like that'. 'There is no filter online – people just say the most horrible things, and they have no repercussions for that.' As a young single mum, Kat said she initially turned to the internet for help with her parenting journey but quickly felt 'overwhelmed' by influencer culture. 'When my daughter was born, I really felt a lot of pressure to live up to that outwards appearance of a put-together mum,' she said. 'I had a lot of difficulties with breastfeeding and had to combi-feed… but I eventually realised that every child is so unique, and there is no right way to be a mum.' Kat intends to keep her daughter's life private until she is old enough to make an informed choice about being online – although she would 'love' to make mother-daughter content one day if her daughter wanted to. Her advice to other young or alternative mums is simple: be yourself. 'Nobody should be forced to change who they are to be a good mother – it's not sustainable,' Kat said.
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots vampire TikToker's goth alter ego 'helped her confidence after motherhood'
'For a long time, I felt really lost in myself, and I didn't really know how to express myself properly, or how to separate me from the mum that I had become.' A young stay-at-home mum who presents as a vampire in her spare time, wearing corsets and fake fangs and filming in graveyards, has said this alter ego allows her to be 'more confident'. Kat, 22, who is originally from Poland but now lives in West Lothian shares videos of her vampire alter ego 'Katarina' with her 14,000 TikTok followers under the handle @zokatsen. Having been bullied as a child for being 'weird' and 'different', Kat says her online alter ego has helped her find her identity after feeling 'lost' in early motherhood. She takes inspiration from Victorian-era fabrics, pairing black and red silk or lace with white linen and cotton pieces that feature Romantic details like flouncy sleeves, layering them with gothic-inspired jewellery adorned with bat motifs. Despite receiving hate online and 'strange looks' in public for her appearance, Kat, who does not wish to disclose her surname for privacy reasons, has found a community of fellow goths and aims to inspire other mothers to pursue their passions. Her dream would be for her online persona to lead to paid acting roles, and she will be going into her second year studying creative writing at university from September 2025. 'Even though Katarina is a character, she and I are two sides of the same coin,' Kat told PA Real Life. 'She allows me to be more confident, more outwardly somebody that maybe I don't feel so confident being in my own life.' After moving to Scotland from Poland aged two-and-a-half, Kat's journey into the gothic subculture began in childhood, with a love of the film The Corpse Bride and the musical The Phantom Of The Opera. 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If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'Throughout my childhood, there was definitely a pattern of me being considered weird and different, and people trying to stamp that out,' Kat said. 'In high school, that's when the more physical stuff started – pulling hair, standing on my shoes, walking behind me, following me, and then your usual yelling out abuse.' During the Covid-19 pandemic, Kat began experimenting with her appearance, starting with dramatic eyeliner. Her go-to products include Revolution SFX white base, NYX eyeshadow and Rimmel eyeliner – but she focuses on budget-friendly choices. 'I love Vinted – just these random gems that you find,' she said. 'I also try to alter any clothing that I maybe don't like any more, but I could make something else out of it.' Kat's daughter, who she wishes to keep anonymous, was born in May 2023, and she initially threw herself into motherhood, sidelining other parts of her identity. 'For a long time, I felt really lost in myself, and I didn't really know how to express myself properly, or how to separate me from the mum that I had become,' she said. 'I felt like I had to completely lock away any of my desires, any of my needs, and just put my daughter first, because if I didn't do that, I wouldn't have been able to cope.' Kat said she was still in a relationship with her daughter's father at the time, but they have since broken up. She said she knows any future partner would need to support her alternative lifestyle. 'I probably would want to date somebody that is also in the subculture, maybe somebody that has also experienced being shunned for what they really enjoyed doing,' she said. 'Just because I wouldn't be able to be with someone that I didn't really relate to in that way, and I wouldn't want to dampen my own personality and how outwardly myself I have become.' It is at night – when vampires typically prowl – that Kat finds time to create her TikTok content. 'Since I've been a teenager, I find it a lot easier to function at night,' Kat said. She creates videos in which her comedic vampire persona Katarina 'navigates the world of human alternative culture'. In one of her most popular videos, which has more than 340,000 views, Katarina visited Frankenstein's Bar in Edinburgh, acting confused by modern human customs. She also films in graveyards, spaces Kat says she has always found 'peaceful'. While Kat does occasionally use fake fangs in her videos, she uses special effects to edit red eyes in after recording, as she 'struggles' with contact lenses, and this also saves time as a busy mum. Kat draws on her childhood experience as a youth theatre member to bring Katarina to life. She also takes inspiration from vampire-themed media including Netflix's animated series Castlevania, and comedy mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows – with TikTokers drawing comparisons between her and Natasia Demetriou's character, Nadja. 'Katarina says that Nadja is one of her best friends from the United States, so they're kind of spiritual sisters in that sense,' explained Kat. Out of some of the more mainstream vampire series, Kat prefers The Vampire Diaries to the Twilight franchise. 'I watched The Vampire Diaries when I was younger, and I really enjoyed that,' said Kat. 'However, Katarina would hate Twilight because she thinks that it is a completely inaccurate representation of vampires and that it spreads a lot of misconceptions about her kind.' She added: 'I really enjoy acting. That love for theatre has stuck with me – it's a core part of who I am. 'Even though I'm playing a character, I try to incorporate my own values, my belief system and who I am.' Despite the growth of the channel leading to opportunities including an advert for ITVX's vampire collection, Kat's appearance – online and in real life – has not been without backlash. 'I don't get many comments (in real life), but I do see disapproval on some people's faces,' Kat said. 'Online, I've had hate comments from 'putting on eyeliner doesn't make you goth' to 'you can't be a good mum looking like that'. 'There is no filter online – people just say the most horrible things, and they have no repercussions for that.' As a young single mum, Kat said she initially turned to the internet for help with her parenting journey but quickly felt 'overwhelmed' by influencer culture. 'When my daughter was born, I really felt a lot of pressure to live up to that outwards appearance of a put-together mum,' she said. 'I had a lot of difficulties with breastfeeding and had to combi-feed… but I eventually realised that every child is so unique, and there is no right way to be a mum.' Kat intends to keep her daughter's life private until she is old enough to make an informed choice about being online – although she would 'love' to make mother-daughter content one day if her daughter wanted to. Her advice to other young or alternative mums is simple: be yourself. 'Nobody should be forced to change who they are to be a good mother – it's not sustainable,' Kat said.
