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Taking position as second largest town on the Isle of Man. You will
find quite a lot on the busy shopping street. There is a harbour
still in daily use and a beach for the sun seekers, as Ramsey
boasts the most sunny spot on the island.
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Ramsey, capital of the north, is the main town in the north and is known
as the island's agriculture town. Named by the Norse as 'Wild Garlic River'
due to settlements nearby where wild garlic grows in abundance. In the past
its harbours saw the shipping of livestock and seed, but that was not all
its harbour here saw. It also
saw the start of many invasions upon its shores. Most notable
in 1079 with King Orry and then in 1313 with Robert the Bruce. Being the
most convenient harbour to England, Scotland, Ireland and Scandinavia, Ramsey
saw a fair few armies just passing through on their way to somewhere else.
In 1865, Ramsey became a town and at that time was at the forefront of
ship building, being the first shipyard to build an oil tanker known as
'The Jane'. Within the same year Ramsey shipyard also built the Euterpe
or 'Star of India', which today moors at a floating museum in San Diego.
The town is also known as Royal Ramsey, due to a couple of royal visits.
One in 1847,
by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and later in 1907 by King Edward VII
and Queen Alaxandra.
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Wednesday 24 June 2009 - Wednesday 08 July 2009 |
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Manx Model Flyers Meet. Gathering of model aircraft flyers for a club event on Jurby airfield. The event welcomes participants and spectators to compete and view the aircraft competition. Attracts a number of competitiors who enjoy the event and the socialising. Jurby Airfield, JURBY, From Ramsey take the A3 (T.T. course) to Sulby. Turn right at Sulby crossroads, follow sign's to Jurby. 01624 878234 www.manx-modelflyers.org. |
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Saturday 04 July 2009 |
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Commemoration Of Ellan Vannin Disaster. Commemoration of Ellan Vannin Disaster, promoted by Ramsey Heritage Trust. In Methodist Church Hall, Waterloo Road Ramsey Starting at 7.30pm. Illustrated talk by Charles Guard togerher with entertainment from Cushag Choir. Tickets £5..00 includes refreshments. Proceeds in aid of Ramsey Lifeboat. Methodist Church Hall, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, www.ramseynationalweek.com. |
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Saturday 04 July 2009 |
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Beside The Pier Day. Promoted by Friends of Queen's Pier. Enjoy the Mannin Folk, Sandcastle competitions, photo opportunities, face painting etc. From 2..30, Queens Pier, Ramsey. |
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Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766) |
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