The Moddey Dhoo of Peel Castle goes back at least to the reign of Charles the Second of England. In those days there were soldiers stationed at Peel Castle as guards. Just inside the main entrance was the guard’s room where the soldiers were posted to keep guard. From the guard’s room a passage led to an ancient church and through this to Captain of the Guard’s quarters. In the evening as night fell it  [ Read More ]

There are few images more iconic of the Isle of Man than that of Lady Isabella, the massive water wheel in Laxey. Erected in 1854, this is still the largest operational water wheel in world, a title which is unlikely to ever be challenged again. The Great Laxey wheel was mostly the product of Manx endeavour. Although the wheel’s axle was forged in Liverpool, it was designed by a Manx engineer (Robert Casement), the iron  [ Read More ]

Standing on Port Erin’s sandy beach, one of the landmarks that is clearly visible is Milner’s Tower…