Saturday, February 4, 2012
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HistoryThe Manx Transport Museum Group (MTMG) formed in 1993 during the 'Year of the Railways'. Their objective was to promote and establish an Isle of Man Transport Museum. Over the years which followed MTMG looked into possible sites for a Transport Museum. At a committee meeting the site of the disused Brickworks Office in Peel was suggested. This small building was the last of the once vast area of Brickworks buildings, which were cleared for the Peel Power Station. The Brickworks Office was in terrible disrepair and plans were to demolish it for two more House of Manannan car parking spots.The Peel Heritage Trust was offered a five year lease on the property from Manx National Heritage. At first this was thought to not be enough time for the building required much work, but the MTMG thought it was worth it and so the deal was done in June of 1999. Some years later after extensive work, the museum opened to the public in the spring of 2002. The two main rooms were fitted out with various displays and exhibits. It is the hope of the MTMG to start small and work their way up. The concept of a complete Transport Museum would require the backing of the Isle of Man Government and to convince them it is worth it, people have to want it. Renamed from the Manx Transportation Museum to the Manx Transport Heritage Museum to avoid confusion with a new transport museum in Jurby. LocationOn the west side of the island in the city of Peel, near the harbour and the Kipper Factory.By Vehicle: Take any roads sign posted to Peel or the west. Once in Peel, drive along the promenade and along the harbour to Mill Road. By Bus: Take the bus routes no. 4, 5, 5A, X5, 6 or 6A. servicing from Douglas and Ramsey to Peel (Note the 6A only travels from Douglas). By Railway: The west side of the Island is not serviced by the Railways. Take a vehicle or bus. Manx Transportation Museum Brickworks Office Mill Road Peel Isle of Man Tel: 842448 The SiteVisiting the Manx Transportation MuseumThis is a very inspiring museum. The building was once falling down and now stands proud. The once rubbish and rain filled interior is now a clean and welcoming place housing many models, photos, exhibits, and collectibles from different forms of transport around the island. There are many forms of transport within this museum which are not well known and rather obscure. It is a place to uncover more about the island and its transport history, which includes much more than railways and buses.
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