Laxey Glen Mills Mill Road, Laxey, IM4 7AU During the rule of Lord Stanley and Lord Athol, all private Quern mills were banned and the Manx people had to take their corn to the Lord’s mill to be ground. In 1858, Richard Rowe requested the industrial engineer, Robert Casement, who had designed and built Lady Isabella, to construct a mill in Laxey Glen […] Read More
Laxey Handbell Ringers Derby Road, Peel, IM5 1HH A lovely, talented group, who brighten any occasion. These ladies perform all over the Island and in the Guild. Read More
Laxey Harbour Laxey Harbour Office, The Quay, Laxey, IM4 7DB Laxey harbour was built in the mid 1800s to support the Laxey mining industry. The harbour is small with limited berthing and no deep water berths. Small leisure craft can use the channel berths. Seasonal mooring is available in Garwick Bay during the summer months. Read More
Laxey Methodist Church Minorca Hill , Laxey, IM4 7AB Wesleyan services were initially held in the lead store on Laxey beach at the start of the 19th Century until the chapel was built in 1850. This Church is now also a Community Centre and Cafe. Regular Church Services. The Church hosts Rainbows, Brownies and Scouts. Read More
Laxey Miner Birds Women’s Institute-WI Laxey Sailing Club, Tent Road, Laxey, IM4 7DB Organised events, activities and lectures. Read More
Laxey Mines and Trains Laxey and Lonan Heritage Centre, Mines Road, Laxey, IM4 7NH The Mine itself covers more than a mile in a North-South direction from the Washing Floors of lower Laxey to the village of Agneash. As early as 1770, the first outcrop of ore had been located adjacent to a waterfall, and 1820 it was decided to sink the first shaft (the Engine shaft) but in […] Read More
