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 January 2012 - Saturday 11 February 2012 |
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Josie Ellis Exhibition. An Exhibition by Artist and Sculptor Josie Ellis. Open Monday to Satuday from 9am until 5pm. Hodgson Loom Gallery, Laxey Woollen Mills, Glen Road, Laxey, 01624861395 http://www.laxeywoollenmills.com. |
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Sunday 19 February 2012 |
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Gardeners Social & Seed Swap. Show up with seeds to swap (labelled in envelopes/bags), move around the room and swap your seeds directly with other gardeners. If you don't have anything to swap, make them an offer. A raffle will be held to support the costs of the event. You can help by purchasing tickets and/or bringing along a small item as a prize. 3pm to 5pm at Laxey Sailing Club. Laxey Sailing Club, Quay, Tent Road, Laxey. |
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Sunday 08 April 2012 |
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Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will be at Laxey Station handing out free eggs to those travelling by tram. Continue up Snaefell for lunch at the Summit. Laxey Station,, Laxey, 01624663366. |
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| Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766) |
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