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BBC News
27-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
King Orry statue plans 'could impact Manx archaeology'
Concerns have been expressed about the archaeological impact of erecting a statue near Tynwald Hill of an 11th Century Manx Viking were submitted last month for an illuminated sculpture, nearly 8ft (more than 2m) in height, depicting Godred "King Orry" National Heritage (MNH) has requested the application be deferred until an investigation into the statue's likely visual and archaeological impacts can be properly a letter to the planning committee, MNH's inspector of ancient monuments Andrew Johnston said the plans for St John's would have a "substantive archaeological impact". 'Ritual and religious activity' The landscape around Tynwald Hill was "steeped in ritual and religious activity stretching back more than 3,000 years," said Mr pointed to the fact that Viking age burial sites, a Christian medieval cross, medieval assembly mounds, and religious sites both modern and medieval had been discovered in the area, either above ground or the "potential for further significant discoveries is evident", said Mr conservationist said a large statue would require "ground disturbance" for the construction of its foundation, the creation of a plinth, paving, and the provision of a buried electrical of these would "inevitably have a substantive archaeological impact", added Mr mitigation measures could include a geophysical survey to identify the presence of burial and archaeological remains, test excavations, and the "fine-tuning" of the statue's precise Johnston argued these measures should be done before the application can even be Orry was an 11th Century Viking warrior who made three attempts to capture the Isle of Man. He ultimately reigned for 16 years. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
25-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Manx Wildlife Week 'draws attention' to conservation groups' work
A week of events is set to take place on the Isle of Man to "draw attention" to the valuable work done by Manx conservation groups, one of the programme's organisers has annual Manx Wildlife Week, which began in 2017, will this year run from Saturday until 5 May and feature 40 events across the island. Organised by Manx National Heritage (MNH), activities include bat walks, dolphin watching at the Sound, peat restoration, and the removal of the invasive Pacific oyster McCoy, curator of natural history at the MNH, said the week was a "great opportunity to meet experts" and gain "insight" into the island's wildlife. 'Unsung heroes' Having a "closer connection to where we live can always add something to our day-to-day lives", she week, which is run in partnership with Manx Wildlife Trust and Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man, aims to enable the public to learn more about the island's wildlife, landscapes and biodiversity. Most of the week's activities are free to attend. While some are "drop-in" events, others have to be booked in 40 events include guided walks, evening talks, and practical workshops from a variety of the island's wildlife and conservation who work on nature projects on the island are "unsung heroes", said Ms McCoy, who said it was "important to draw attention to all the wonderful work carried out by conservation groups that support the island's biodiversity". She added: "We truly appreciate everyone getting involved and hope you will join us in exploring, discovering and supporting our wonderful Manx nature."Some of the weeks events are drop-in while others need to be booked. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Largest Archibald Knox exhibition goes on display on Isle of Man
The largest ever exhibition showcasing work by renowned Manx-born artist Archibald Knox has gone on display at the Manx than 200 pieces from collections across the British Isles, including 100 owned by Manx National Heritage (MNH), are featured in the Knox: Order & Beauty is the first time many of the pieces in the exhibition, which is made up of his metal work, paintings and sketches, have been seen in in Tromode in April 1864, Knox established himself as the foremost designer in the Art Nouveau movement at the turn of the 20th Century, while working for the store Liberty of London. The exhibition, which will run in conjunction with a Visit Isle of Man campaign to promote the island, is being jointly organised by MNH and the Archibald Knox Hobdell from the forum said: "It is only on the Isle of Man that one can begin to understand Knox and his work.""He was inspired and motivated by the culture, history, spirituality and scenery of our extraordinary island." Later, Knox became the primary designer for Liberty of London. His pioneering work, influenced by Celtic designs and decoration, was key to the company's success and influence upon UK and international is also recognised for his paintings and sketches, which will be on display alongside ceramics, textiles and furniture created by the died in Braddan in February 1933 at the age of will also be able to view an incomplete illustrated manuscript that Knox worked on for more than 20 years, called the Deer's Cry. Originally scheduled to start in 2024 to coincide with the 160th anniversary of the artist's birth, the exhibition will run until 1 March showcase is part of a wider campaign called Isle of Knox with events set to include walks and talks on the life and works of the artist and legacy has also recently been celebrated with the release of a 10-piece stamp collection. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
27-03-2025
- BBC News
Isle of Man heritage sites reopen for 2025 season
The Great Laxey Wheel and Peel Castle are among the historical sites on the Isle of Man reopening for the 2025 season. Visitor attractions run by charity Manx National Heritage (MNH), which runs a total of 16 sites, will be open from Thursday until 2 include Castle Rushen, the Nautical Museum, Cregneash, Rushen Abbey and the Grove Executive for MNH, Connie Lovel, said the charity looked forward to "creating memorable experiences for our visitors". She said teams, volunteers and supporters would "bring the Manx National Heritage sites to life for the island's residents and visitors to enjoy".Extended opening hours for the Great Laxey Wheel will be in place from June to August, with longer opening hours also available by request in advance for tour charity will also relaunch tours of Castletown from Saturday, which visits the National Museum, Old House of Keys and Old Grammar opening of exhibition "Knox: Order & Beauty" at the Manx Museum which explores the life and work of renowned Manx artist Archibald Knox, opens on 5 April. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
23-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Online access to family history records at Manx Museum
Access to an online family history resource has been made available at the Isle of Man national National Heritage (MNH) has signed an agreement with Ancestry to allow public access to the tool within the library and archives section of the Manx holds more than 60 billion searchable records from 88 countries around the world, including census records, civil birth, marriage and death records. The platform is also set to add the Isle of Man Parish registers to its platform next year. Migration and military records along with directories and photos are already available on the website. 'Add colour' The resource will be available between 10:00 and 16:30 GMT from Wednesday to Saturday each library and archives assistant Sarah Christian said the team enjoyed "welcoming homecomers from all over the world" as they looked for their "Manx roots and the places their ancestors lived, worked and died".She said members of the public can drop in to the facility and receive assistance in getting set up for the online resources and collections including on Ancestry and looking to use Ancestry would be given a code by staff with access to the tool only provided within the library and archive of the Isle of Man Family History Society Maggie Mulhern said having access to documents like the 1921 census, "helps add colour to our family stories". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
