JP Callow: From Stone to Shore

Verse 1 He laid the stone on Ballanard’s ground, Built homes where honest work was found. Ran the Castle by Douglas Bay, Before the Palace stole the day. Verse 2 The Glen Hotel he kept with pride, A harbor warm when storms would ride. He ruled the scene, both bold and bright, An innkeeper lit by Manx-born light. Chorus Raise your glass and shout it loud, J.P. Callow — strong and proud! From stone to ink, from sea to shore, His Manxman fire lives evermore. Verse 3 He ran The Manxman, bold and clear, Exposed the deals folks feared to hear. He warned of loans the bankers spread — Then Dumbell’s crashed, just like he said. Verse 4 A Freemason with honor deep, He fished the streams where secrets sleep. With rod or pen, he left his mark, A guiding voice when days grew dark. Outro No statue cast in cold display, But doors he built still stand today. And in each tale the island knows, The name of Callow softly grows.