Wonders of Mann
A leisurely wander around the Isle of Man can often be a journey of self discovery, but some of the assorted curiosities and landmarks which flourish across the length and breadth of the Island often raise many questions. Some of …
Category: History
Service of Remembrance Marks Anniversary of Ellan Vannin Tragedy
The sinking of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s vessel Ellan Vannin in 1909 proved to be the worst day in the company’s history, but despite time’s intervention this tragic event remains deeply etched in the memory of …
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Remembering Sophia Morrison
With the approaching centenary of the death of Manx pioneer Sophia Morrison, it’s a good time to evaluate her achievements and review her remarkable legacy. Born in Peel during 1859, Sophia had many siblings and was the daughter of well-respected, …
Islanders Gather for Annual Illiam Dhone Commemoration
An extensive crowd gathered at Hango Hill, situated between Castletown and Derbyhaven, for the annual ceremony commemorating the execution of William Christian (Illiam Dhone) on the 2nd January, 1662 (or 1663) for his part in the Manx rising of 1651 …
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Sophia Morrison – The First Curator
Manx National Heritage is pleased to announce the opening of its latest exhibition ‘Sophia Morrison – The First Curator’, at the Manx Museum on Saturday 10 December 2016. ‘Sophia Morrison – The First Curator’ is being staged to commemorate the …
‘Bronze Age burial reveals its long held secret’
Archaeologists studying Neolithic and Early Bronze Age human remains in the Manx Museum collection for the ‘Round Mounds of the Isle of Man’project have made an exciting discovery. Contained within a box of cremated bones excavated in 1947, osteologist Dr Michelle …
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The amazing link between the Isle of Man TT, The Statue of Liberty and the Panama Canal
Two Douglas Isle of Man residents need the public’s help to place a Manx Granite memorial on the final resting place of a great Manxman – William Kennish – in New York! Bob Stimpson, author of the book on Kennish …
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BBC report on Tynwald and the Vikings
The BBC covers Ellan Vannin (Isle of Man) in a special regional section. This is an interesting examination of the World’s oldest continuous Parliament. Isle of Man election 2016: How the Vikings set up Tynwald Voters across the Isle of Man will …
Read The Queensland Manx Society’s Newsletter
Just click the link below to get all the skeet from Queensland, Australia! QMS Newsletter September 2016