Isle of Man landmarks and their stories, from the Great Laxey Wheel to Ramsey's Queen's Pier, told through the people, dates and places behind them.
A Victorian narrow gauge line still carries passengers from Douglas to Port Erin behind steam engines more than 150 years old. This is how it was built, how it nearly vanished and how it survives.
Built in the 1880s so steamers could land passengers at any tide, Ramsey's Queen's Pier fell silent in the 1990s. Volunteers are now rebuilding it, one bay at a time.
Nestled in the lush greenery of Laxey on the east coast of the Isle of Man stands a triumph of Victorian engineering. Known as Lady Isabella , the Great Laxey W…
The 2241 foot pier was built for the Isle of Man Harbour Board for £45,000. It opened on 22nd July 1886. Designed by Sir John Coode, construction was by Head Wr…
