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Friday 31st January 2025 at 7:30pm - at the new venue The Isle of Man Victorian Society AGM Followed at 8:00pm by The Isle of Man - Home of Happy Holidays The delayed but eagerly anticipated Illustrated talk by Tony Cain who will look at how railways and new transport bolstered tourism development on the Island with new hotels and places of entertainment!
Non-members most welcome at our new venue: St Andrews Church, Parkfield Corner, St Ninian’s Crossroads (vehicular access off Glencrutchery Road) |
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UPDATED Friday 29th November at 8:00pm Due to sickness Tony Cain is unable to give his talk on Friday 29th November. This will now take place on Friday 31st January 2025. with a Power Point Presentation entitled ‘Kelly’s Eye in Pictures’. This comprises 140 Photographs of the Island taken mainly in Victorian and Edwardian times. This will be accompanied by a running commentary by Peter (Peter will be stationary at the lectern...!) Non-members most welcome at: The Barbara Cottier Lecture Theatre at St. Ninian's High School 8:00pm Friday 29th November |
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REVISED TO Friday 31st January 2025 at 8:00pm The Isle of Man - Home of Happy Holidays An illustrated talk by Tony Cain who will look at how railways and new transport bolstered tourism development on the Island with new hotels and places of entertainment!
Non-members most welcome at: The Barbara Cottier Lecture Theatre at St. Ninian's High School 8:00pm Friday 29th November
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SATURDAY 26th October at 2:30pm ANNUAL JOINT LECTURE WITH MNH OPEN TO ALL - EVERYONE WELCOME! Looking After Your Victorian Home
Likely to be a very popular subject so come early to get a seat! Doors open 2:00pm
We are bringing Kit to the Island especially to speak to us so this will be a very special and unique opportunity - not to be missed! Everyone most welcome at: The Manx Museum Lecture Theatre DOORS OPEN AT 2:00pm ADMISSION FREE 2:30pm SATURDAY 26th October
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Friday 27th September at 8:00pm
A T r i b u t e t o A r c h i b a l d K n o x Chris Hobdell is our speaker who will enlighten us on Knox’s life and work in a presentation ahead of the forthcoming exhibition K n o x - O r d e r a n d B e a u t y which is due to open at the Manx Museum on 5th April 2025
The Barbara Cottier Lecture Theatre at St. Ninian's High School 8:00pm Friday 27th September |
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August 9th 2024 Edition No 122 of the Isle of Man Victorian This is another 48-page bumper edition! Made freely available and posted to fully paid up members. No. 122 contains these new news, stories and information on interesting and important Manx Victorian related heritage -
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Sunday 25th August at 2:45pm MEMBERS ONLY MER 130 at Laxey Travel on a service tram with Andrew Scarffe at 3:10pm to Laxey’s original station, view the tram shed, substation and mercury arc rectifier!
Choice of return tram times. Refreshments (and toilet facilities) at Laxey Tram Station
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Sunday 28th July at 3pm MEMBERS ONLY Walking Treasure Hunt of Douglas
Meet at the Jubilee Clock - and maybe bring along a clipboard to lean on!
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Saturday 29th June at 3pm to the Isle of Man Bob Carswell
to the Island in 1828, together with extracts from other journals describing the Isle of Man in Victorian times. Admission Free - Light refreshments Donations welcome for the upkeep of the church and not a Sunday!
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Sunday 26th May at 3pm Hill Street, Douglas. following the creation of Douglas as a city. Details of all the statues and alterations to the interior over the years will also be given.
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May 14th 2024 From one of our members - an invitation to view and possibly purchase paintings by a very capable MANX Victorian artist! 18th to 23rd June 10am to 4pm at the Quayle’s Hall, Ramsey
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April 29th 2024 Don’t Forget the Camera Obscura is Open from May Bank Holiday and throughout the holiday season at Weekends and most Bank Holidays when the weather is fine Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm Sundays and Bank Holidays from 11am to 4pm Subject to the weather - if it is raining we are unable to open We are open whenever the flag is flying!
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Please join us on Friday 26th April at 8:00pm for an illustrated talk -
Deep Inside Bradda Mines The southernmost mine on the Island, at Port Erin with Peter Geddes MBE
The Barbara Cottier Lecture Theatre at St. Ninian's High School 8:00pm Friday 26th April
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Friday 22nd March at 8:00pm
The Southern Line A look at the steam train line from Douglas to Port Erin as it celebrates its 150th anniversary with Mike Buttell
The Barbara Cottier Lecture Theatre at St. Ninian's High School 8:00pm Friday 22nd March |
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February 19th 2024 Edition No 121 of the Isle of Man Victorian Society Newsletter Has just been published and posted out to members! This edition is yet another bumper 48 pages! Made freely available to fully paid up members. Discover the following news, stories and information on interesting and important Manx Victorian related heritage -
*Please note there is an error in the web address on page 16 - alternatively search at abebooks.co.uk
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Join us on Friday 23rd February at 8:00pm for an illustrated talk by Dr. Peter Litman entitled
‘It’s the Cathedral which killed him!’ Bishop Rowley Hill and his Cathedral of 1884. Fuelled by ambition, and against a political storm and public speculations, Bishop Rowley Hill pitches his concept and desire for an Island Cathedral.
The Barbara Cottier Lecture Theatre at St. Ninian's High School 8:00pm Friday 23rd February
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Friday 26th January 2024 The AGM will begin at 7:30pm and will be followed at 8:00pm by
What the Victorians Have Done For Me
a fully illustrated talk by Chairman Tony Pass Non-members most welcome Both will take place in the Barbara Cottier Lecture Theatre at St. Ninian's High School
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