Laxey Woollen Mills Glen Road, Laxey, IM4 7AR The Mill was founded by John Ruskin, the Victorian art critic, in 1881 and is the last working woollen mill, on the Isle of Man. The Wood family, took over the business in the 1950s and have run it ever since. Robert Wood, is a highly skilled woollen weaver and designer from Galashiels, who reintroduced […] Read More
Lighthouses There are over 20 lighthouses around the coast of the Isle of Man. Most of which are still working. The earliest established harbour lights were in 1650 at Derbyhaven. The earliest recording of lights at Douglas harbour dates to 1671. Calf of Man Lighthouses There are three historic lighthouses on the Calf of Man . […] Read More
Manx Aviation and Military Museum Ronaldsway Airport, Victoria Road, Ballasalla, IM9 2AT On the 11th of the 11th 2000, the Manx Aviation and Military Museum, opened it doors to the public. The museum displays wartime memorabilia, together with a fully restored Morris-Commercial C9/B and Bofors 40mm guns. The exhibitions, chart Manx involvement in the RAF, Royal Navy and Army during the War years. The museum is run […] Read More
Manx Geological Survey The Isle of Man’s fascinating and varied geology lends itself to study. The evidence from the destruction of the Iapetus Ocean, the shift of tectonic plates and the orogeny of the Caledonian Mountain are all visible in the Island’s rock formations. The Geological Survey is able to share its findings through events including onsite lectures. Read More
Manx Mines The Mines Group, has been exploring and researching the mines of the Isle of Man. Their website offers a fascinating history to anyone interested in the Industrial Era on the Island. The group has been instrumental in the renovation of the Laxey Mines for tourists. Read More
Manx National Heritage Library & Archive Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, IM1 3LY The main resource centre for almost anything to do with Manx history, culture and archaeology. The Archives hold a vast and varied collection of books, historical records and newspapers together with documents relating to Manx businesses, churches, societies and families. Read More
