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The Isle of Man (Manx: Mannin, also Ellan Vannin [ˈɛlʲan ˈvanɪnʲ]) or Mann (/ m æ n / man), [11] is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. It is one of the Celtic nations and is the homeland of the Manx people, a Celtic ethnic group.
Ryde, Isle of Wight: 1894–1923 Boathouse located on the Pier; no evidence remains. Atherfield: Atherfield, Isle of Wight: 1890–1915 No evidence of boathouse remains, but the 1:3 steep slipway down the cliff may still be visible [10] Brighstone Grange: Brighstone Grange, Isle of Wight: 1860–1915 Now a site for static caravans; little ...
Ramsey (Manx: Rhumsaa) is a coastal town in the north of the Isle of Man.It is the second largest town on the Island after Douglas. [a] Its population is 8,288 according to the 2021 Census. [1]
The 102 nd edition of the Isle of Man TT begins on Monday – and is set to be the biggest event in the competition’s history with two races added to the ever-growing schedule.. Both the ...
It is a well-known saying in the Isle of Man that on a clear day six kingdoms can be seen from the top: the Isle of Man, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Heaven. [4] Some versions add a seventh kingdom, that of Manannán (or the sea). [5] The plaque at the summit indicates the directions of five points from Snaefell as well as their distances:
Photochrom of Loch Promenade during a storm, 1890s Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglas Sea terminal in Douglas. Douglas (Manx: Doolish, pronounced [ˈdðuːlʲəʃ]) is the capital city and largest settlement of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,677 (2021) and an area of 4.1 square miles (10.5 km 2).
St Michael's Isle (Manx: Ellan Noo Mael or Ynnys Vaayl), more commonly referred to as Fort Island, is an island in Malew parish in the Isle of Man, noted for its attractive ruins. It covers an area of 5.14 hectares (12.70 acres), [ 1 ] is about 400 metres (440 yards) long [ 2 ] from west to east, and is connected to the Langness Peninsula ...
Manx National Glens is a collective term for a series of glens in the Isle of Man which have been officially designated as tourist attractions. They are maintained by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The island is known for its "pocket sized" natural glens. [1]