Archibald Knox, considered by many to be the Island’s greatest artist, died on this day, the 22nd February (1933). We wanted to mark the life of this extraordinary man, and his legacy, with a mention of the Archibald Knox Forum. The Archibald Knox Forum is a Manx registered charity with one objective: “the advancement of […]
If you are visiting Langness and wondering why there is a bird bath like structure enclosed by iron fencing, close to a ruined farmhouse, it is because, this is the memorial to Henry Madoc, a keen ornithologist. Henry William Madoc, served in the Boer War, became Chief Constable of the Island in 1911 and went […]
Church Road, Andreas Road, Andreas, IM7
Kirk Andreas Church is located in St Andrew on the intersection of two Church lanes. Built from 1802 to 1821, in Sulby Glen stone, on the site of a former Keeill. A bell tower, was added to the main building in 1869, which was then lowered during the Second World War, because of the nearby […]
In addition to the War Memorials, which are listed separately, there are a number of memorials around the Island, dedicated to those who gave their lives to good causes, were lost at sea, died in the TT, or have been killed in road traffic accidents. Notable monuments include: The Kaye Memorial Gardens at the base […]
September 01, 2024
Celebrating the contribution of the Merchant Navy, past and present, to the economic, social and cultural life of the Island and British Isles.
The Archibald Knox Forum is a Manx registered charity with one objective: “the advancement of the education of the public, both in the Isle of Man and world-wide, in relation to the work and legacy of Archibald Knox, namely the Manx artist/designer of that name born in the Isle of Man in 1864 and who […]