A nice walk around Laxey on Saturday. Image 1 – Laxey Railway Station looking very tidy and pretty, Laxey Station is an intermediate station that serves electric trams running from Douglas to Ramsey and return and is the start of the Snaefell Mountain railway climb and descent. Image 2 – A slightly different perspective from…
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Quarry Falls – Laxey
A relatively unknown beauty, Quarry Falls in Laxey. I feel as there is something quite mystical about this place. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Christchurch – Laxey
The foundation stone to this lovely church was laid in 1854 and the building was completed in 1855 but was not consecrated until May 1856. The church was built on land provided by Mr Geo. W. Dumbbell, chairman of the mining company, which forms part of the garden belonging to to the Mines Captain’s House…
A Laxey Miner
This lovely Sculpture at Ham and Egg Terrace in Laxey by Ongky Wijana was funded by Laxey resident, the late Mrs Phillis Tate and is a fitting tribute to the great Laxey Miners. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text in this post above or…
Low Tide on Laxey Beach
Just look how close our neighbours are across the wet bit! I presume that is the Lake District? Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text in this post above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger…
Lady Isabella – Laxey Wheel.
A slightly different perspective from high above the Laxey Wheel in the hills at Agneash. The wheel was built in 1854 in order to drain the mines of water and was officially started by Lieutenant Governor Hope and it was named in honour of his wife “Lady Isabella”. Feel free to make any comments either…
Low Tide – Laxey Harbour
Low Tide – Laxey Harbour Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
A little bit about King Orry and King Orry’s Grave in Laxey
This is the largest known Megalithic tomb on the Isle of Man. King Orry is a almost legendary character revered by the Manx as their greatest king. He was King Godred Crovan, who seized the throne in 1079 and created the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles stretching from the Irish Sea to the outer…
Old Laxey from Breeze Hill
Standing on the Cairn of Breeze Hill in Laxey and overlooking Laxey Harbour and the upper and lower sections of old Laxey. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
The Shore Hotel in Old Laxey
The Shore Hotel in Old Laxey. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
The Lady Isabella
A slightly different perspective of the Lady having a well earned rest at the end of a long day. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Lady Isabella – Laxey Wheel
The wheel was built in 1854 in order to drain the mines of water and was officially started by Lieutenant Governor Hope and it was named in honour of his wife “Lady Isabella”. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook…