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 18 May 2013 - Sunday 19 May 2013 |
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Swinging 60's. Ride the tram to Laxey and step back to the 60's, with entertainment, music, memorabilia and vehicles from the era. Will the Avengers be investigating suspect Cold War activities ? Will the Mods and rockers clash and do the hippies really care ?,,, 01624662525. |
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Sunday 02 June 2013 |
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Harley Davidson Bike Show. All welcome. Meet up with other Harley Davidson riders. Food, music, trophies for best Harley Davidson. 12.00 noon to 3pm. Admission free. Queens Hotel, New Road, Laxey. |
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Thursday 06 June 2013 |
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Laxey T.T. Motorcycle Show. A free to enter motorcycle show with over 20 classes to enter. Live music and food available during the show. 12 noon until 6pm. Laxey Promenade,, Laxey, http://www.moddeydhoo,co.uk. |
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| Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766) |
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