Laxey
(Laksaa)
A picturesque village best known for its large waterwheel, links to the Electric
Railways, and garden glens.
Laxey is a village located on the east coast of the Island. Named from the
Norse word for Salmon river 'laxa', due to the tales of great catches. Today
Laxey is mainly a residential and tourist area, though in the past it was
a thriving mining and fishing village. The Laxey Mines were the deepest
mines in the world during the 1800's. The Great Laxey Wheel, 'Lady
Isabella', was used to pump water out of the mines.
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Saturday 21 August 2010 - Friday 03 September 2010 |
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TT/MGP Photo Exhibition. A photo exhibition of TT, Manx and other two, three and four-wheeled motorsports on the Isle of Man. Donations to the MGP Helicopter fund would be appreciated. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am until 5pm. Admission free. Laxey Woollen Mills, Glen Road, Laxey, http://www.fottofinders.co.uk. |
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Friday 01 October 2010 |
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Pie in the Sky. Pie in the Sky. Stargazing and Supper. Tram depart Derby Castle 18.00 Arrive at laxey 18.30. Arrive at the Summit 19.O5 Hot Pot Supper and Apple Pie (vegetarian optiion availlable on request) Served at 19.20. Stargazing (if clear) or illustrated lecture (if cloudy) with the Isle of Man Astronomical Society. Depart Summit 21.50, http://www.iombusanrrail.info. |
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Saturday 02 October 2010 |
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Pie In The Sky. Manx Electric Railway Departing Derby Castle at 18.00. Arrive Laxey 18.30. Arrive Summit Snaefell 19.05. Hot pot supper and Apple pie. (vegetarian option available on request) Stargazing (if clear) or illustrated lecture (if cloudy) with the Isle of Man Astromical society. Depart summit 21.50 Arrive Laxey 22.25 Arrive Derby Castle 22.55. |
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| Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766) |
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