ISLE OF MAN ~ Lady Isabella - The Laxey Wheel ~

... Great views of the world's largest surviving waterwheel... a brilliant example of Victorian engineering... the most visible remains of a once extensive mining industry... one of the Island’s most iconic tourist attractions for over 150 years... a climb to the top is rewarded with beautiful panoramic views across the Laxey Valley... Thanks James!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

The Laxey Wheel (also known as Lady Isabella) is a large waterwheel built in the village of Laxey on the Isle of Man. Designed by Robert Casement, it has a 72-foot-6-inch (22.1 m) diameter, is 6 feet (1.83 m) wide and revolves at approximately three revolutions per minute.

It was built in 1854 to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the ‘Great Laxey Mines’ industrial complex and it served the mine for 70 years. The wheel was named "Lady Isabella" after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope who was the island's governor at that time.

It is currently maintained by Manx National Heritage as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail.

Stamps:

Matt Sewell’s Birds
(Issued 24-03-2016)

ISLE OF MAN ~ West Coast ~

... Beautiful views of the islands West Coast... with over 40 percent of the Isle of Man unpopulated and uncultivated, this island is like a natural garden... a jewel in the Irish Sea... Thanks a lot James!!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

"Views of Nairbyl, Eary Cushlin and Basking Shark which are often seen along the West Coast." 
The Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea in the centre of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, approximately seventy miles off the coast of the north-west of England. The island is approximately 50km long and between 13 km and 24 km wide.

It is not a part of the European Union and not even a part of the United Kingdom but a self-governing Crown dependency.

Stamps:

National Heritage
(Issued 03-08-2004)

ISLE OF MAN ~ Castletown ~

... Pretty view of Castle Rushes from the harbour... Castle Rushen gives Castletown its name (Manx - Ballacashtel)... situated at the centre of Mann's historic capital... a well-preserved medieval fortress and one of the finest in the British Isles... originally built for a Viking king...  it was once the main place of government for the Island and also a prison... Thanks a lot James!! (✿ ♥‿♥)

Castletown is a town lying at the south of the island, it was the Manx capital until 1869. Tracing its origins back to 1090, Castletown holds true as one of the oldest towns in the British Isles. Its narrow streets and small fishing cottages prove this ancient past at every corner.

Fishing boats continue to fill the harbour, though Castletown saw the end of major commercial traffic to its port in the 1970's. The on going expansion of financial and industrial businesses in the area keep Castletown on the map as an important island town.

The Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann.

Stamp:

National Heritage
(Issued 03-08-2004)

ISLE OF MAN ~ Manxisms ~

...Kys t'ou to everyone ʘ͜͡ʘ...a really nice and "funny" postcard showing the islands dialect...it's sad that most of these dialects will become extinct, they are part of a nations identity... Gura mie ayd James!! ㋡

Manx English is the historic dialect of English spoken on the Isle of Man, though today in decline. It has many borrowings from the original Manx language, a Goidelic language.

The language was historically the dominant one on the island, but fell out of use during the twentieth century.

At the present time, less than one hundred children receive their education exclusively in Manx. There are an additional 1,689 second-language speakers, comprising 2.2% of the population of the Isle of Man.

The language has been offered in public schools since 1992, and has been mandatory since 2001.



From the illustrator Julia Ashby Smyth

Stamps:

National Heritage
(Issued 03-08-2004)

ISLE OF MAN ~ Ramsey ~

Lovely views of  a coastal town on the Isle of Man...a tiny island in the Irish Sea...Thanks a lot James!!

"Ramsey harbour - Mooragh Park - Parliament Street"
Ramsey is the second largest town on the island after Douglas and has one of the biggest harbours. It was formerly one of the main points of communication with Scotland.

Ramsey has also been a route for several invasions by Vikings and Scots. The town is also known as 'Royal Ramsey' due to royal visits from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1847 followed by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1907.

The Isle of Man is a Crown Dependency, which means that it is technically a possession of the crown directly, not of the UK an it is also not a territory of the UK or of the European Union.

Stamp:

National Heritage
(Issued 03-08-2004)

ISLE OF MAN ~ TT Tourist Trophy - Mountain Course Map~

...Fantastic postcard for all motorcycling and bikers fans...a great map showing the legendary Mountain Course... one of the biggest motorcycling events in the world...including markers for all the famous points on the circuit... Big Thanks to my postcard friend James!!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Race is a motorcycle sport event held annually on the Isle of Man in May or June of each year since the inaugural race in 1907.

This TT was for many years the most prestigious motor-cycle race in the world and also seen as the ultimate test for competitors and machines alike.

The official course distance for the Snaefell Mountain Course was amended in 1938 to 37.733 miles (60.73 km) which is the current course length. For the 1934 Isle of Man TT Races major alterations to the Mountain Course were carried out which included the removal of the East Snaefell Mountain sheep-gate.

Stamps:

National Heritage
(Issued 03-08-2004)

ISLE OF MAN ~ Peel ~

...A popular seaside destination on the island and beautiful historic town... with the best beaches and stunning "sunsets"...Thanks a lot James for one more lovely postcard of your island シ!!

Peel sits on the west coast of the island, is the only city on the Isle of Man, and has the island's cathedral. Peel is the island's main fishing port and Peel Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Sodor and Man.

Between May and August Peel is also one of the best places in the British Isles to see basking sharks from the shore. Often up to the length of a bus in size they regularly come within metres of the shoreline and surrounding cliffs.

Stamps:

National Heritage
(Issued 03-08-2004)

ISLE OF MAN ~ Peel Castle -St Patrick's Isle ~

...Great castle view in a beautiful setting overlooking the Irish sea...a place steeped in history...Thanks a lot James!!

Peel Castle was originally a place of worship before becoming the fort of Magnus Barefoot, 11th century Viking King of Mann. The castle stands on St Patrick's Isle which is connected to the town by a causeway.

The buildings within the castle are now mostly ruined, but the outer walls remain intact. Excavations in 1982-87 revealed an extensive graveyard as well as the remains of Magnus Barefoot's original wooden fort. The most spectacular finds were the 10th century grave of "The Pagan Lady" which included a fine example of a Viking necklace and a cache of silver coins dating from about 1030.

The Castle's most famous "resident" is the so-called Moddey Dhoo or "Black Dog" ghost.

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The 1000th Anniversary of the Tynwald Tapestry
(Issued 10-04-2015)

ISLE OF MAN ~Triskelion or the Three Legs Men ~

Nice postcard full with this intriguing symbol of the island... a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea...Thanks a lot James!

With matching The Three Legs of Man stamps.
(Issued 03-04-2013)

©Lily Publications Ltd This symbol, the triskell (or triskelion), is an ancient symbol and it has been associated with the Isle of Man since the 13th century.

The triskell is featured the Celtic religion, and is said to represent the three dynamic elements: water, air, and fire.(but its age and origin are debatable) the three human legs bent at the knee, are conjoined at the upper thigh, the legs are armoured and spurred.

ISLE OF MAN ~ Flag-Keep Calm- Traa dy liooar ~

Received  a great flag card  with on the postcard  "Traa dy Liooar"... Anglo-Manx for "time enough", the historic dialect of English spoken on the Isle of Man...  Do you still speak this old dialect James???^__^ Thanks a lot!!


With lovely Isle of Man 2004 Manx National Heritage stamps: "The Story of Mann"

The flag of the Isle of Man consists of a red base with a "triskelion" (the symbol of Sicily and of the Isle of Man). It features three running legs, bent at the knee, conjoined at the center on an emblem in the center of it.
Local residents of the Isle of Man explain that the legs on the flag turn anti-clockwise so that they don't kneel to the British!
Before its adoption in 1931, the official flag of the Isle of Man was the Union Flag.

The 'triskelion' (a word from the Greek 'three-legged') is one of the oldest symbols known to mankind.

ISLE OF MAN ~ Season's Greetings ~

My first Season's Greetings card this year...a soooooo sweet Golden puppy and kitten...
♥♥Many Thanks James!!♥ ♥


With again lovely Isle of Man 2004 Manx National Heritage stamps "The Story of Mann"

ISLE OF MAN ~ Lighthouse - Point of Ayre ~

My post for this weekend's theme: lighthouses...read more Connections to the World!

 Here a great lighthouse view...my third card sent by James from The Isle of Man a place of beauty and history which lies in the Irish Sea between the United Kingdom and Ireland...Thanks a lot James!!【ツ】

Photo Mike Guy Located at the most Northerly tip of the Isle of Man, built in 1818 by Robert Stevenson.The Point of Ayre lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse on the Isle of Man.

The cast iron tower was placed at the edge of the sea about 225 m from the main light. In 1950, a concrete tower was built another 230 m seaward, and the historic tower was relocated atop the new tower.

Stamps:

Manx National Heritage "The Story of Mann"
(Issued 03-08-2004)

ISLE OF MAN ~Ramsey~

Second fantastic card from The Isle of Man...sometimes it can take ages to find someone to swap with and than you meet such nice people who sent you even two great cards from a rare place ...
Thanks so much James!!!

And I LOVE the Tour De France Edition 100 stamps. (Issued 19-06-2013)

Bicycle racing is one of the most popular sports in my country...and I love watching the Tour De France now, with Mark Cavendish :D!!

Ramsey is a town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the island after Douglas. It has one of the biggest harbours on the island, and has a prominent derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier. The city is in the sunniest area of the Isle of Man, with relatively low rainfall.
It was formerly one of the main points of communication with Scotland. Ramsey has also been a route for several invasions by Vikings and Scots.

 Ramsey is also known as 'Royal Ramsey' due to royal visits from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1847 followed by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1907.

UK ~Isle of Man - Glens~

First card received from the Isle of Man...beautiful nature views...Thanks James!!


Great stamps and postmark:
Isle of Man Manx National Heritage stamp.
(Issued: 03-08- 2004)

The Isle of Man, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The island is not a member of the European Union, but has a limited relationship concerning the free movement of goods.

There are eighteen mountain and coastal National Glens spread around the Island. They have free access to everyone and are havens of peace and tranquillity characterised by tumbling waterfalls, deep rock pools and lush vegetation.

Described as one of the best white soul voices ever, Robin Gibb was  one of the Isle of Man’s most famous citizens.