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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.

Events

Dates:	Sunday 20 December 2009
Description:	Santa Sleigh. The Santa Sleigh will be visiting Laxey Railway Station at midday before moving on to the Millennium Clock in Baldrine for 12.45pm, the Liverpool Arms at 1.15pm and will be outside the Commissioners Office in Onchan at 2pm. .

Dates:	Saturday 29 May 2010 - Friday 11 June 2010
Description:	TT/MGP Photo Exhibition. A photo display featuring two, three and four-wheel motorsports on the Isle of Man. Open from 9am until 5pm including Mad Sunday. Admission free. Laxey Woollen Mills, Glen Road, Laxey, http://www.fottofinders.co.uk.

Dates:	Sunday 06 June 2010
Description:	Harley Bike Show. Harley Davidson Bike Show. All welcome. From 12 noon. Queens Hotel, New Road, Laxey.
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Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)

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