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  Isle of Man Tourism - travel to the Island - Isle of Man Government -
The Isle of Man is a unique destination with over 10,000 years of history, its own currency, stamps, native tongue and mile upon mile of unspoilt countryside and secluded beaches, yet less than 60 miles from the north west of England.
The tradition of quality customer service is alive and well in the Isle of Man which, along with many of the major high street names, offers a whole range of specialist shops, many featuring handmade items crafted in the Island.
In addition, Douglas, the Island's capital, is extremely fortunate to have one of the finest Victorian theatres in the British Isles, the Gaiety Theatre.
www.visitisleofman.com /intro/en   (501 words)

  
  Isle of Man - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The culture of the Isle of Man is strongly influenced by its Celtic and Norse origins.
The Isle of Man had a dispute with the European Court of Human Rights in the 1970s because it was reluctant to change its laws concerning birching (corporal punishment for male offenders).
Norway's King Magnus VI ceded the isles to Scotland in 1266, as dictated in the Treaty of Perth.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Isle_of_Man   (3225 words)

  
 Isle of Man   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin in Manx) a British crown dependency lies in the Irish Sea almost equidistant from England Ireland Scotland and Wales.
The Isle of Man formed a Viking outpost/kingdom from circa 700 A.D. to 900 A.D. and of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century when it was ceded to Scotland.
Man is in fact a British Crown Dependency although the party Mec Vannin advocates the establishment of Man as sovereign republic.
www.freeglossary.com /Isle_of_Man   (659 words)

  
 Nordic Culture > Scandinavians in the Isle of Man - Scandinavica.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Nordic Culture > Scandinavians in the Isle of Man - Scandinavica.com
The Isle of Man’s Tynwald claims to be "the oldest parliament in the world in continuous existence", based in the belief that government by Thingvollr or Tynwald was first established in Man during the late 800’s.
Tynwald - The Parliament of the Isle of Man
www.scandinavica.com /culture/history/man.htm   (1472 words)

  
 Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is situated in the Irish Sea, equidistant from Scotland, Ireland, and England.
The Isle of Man continues to be administered according to its own laws by a government composed of the lieutenant governor, a legislative council, and a House of Keys, one of the most ancient legislative assemblies in the world.
Isle of Man - Man, Isle of, island and dependency of the British crown (2005 est.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108115.html   (305 words)

  
 Cats and Kittens Magazine Manx Breed Profile
Tailless cats were observed on the Isle of Man by the early 19th century.
The Isle of Man, which is equidistant from England, Scotland and Ireland, is the birthplace of the Bee Gees as well as giving its name to the Manx cat.
On the earthly plane Man was formed 10,000 years ago when global warming caused the disintegration of the mantle of ice that had covered a large part of the Northern Hemisphere.
www.petpublishing.com /catkit/breeds/manx.shtml   (1172 words)

  
 Ireland Information Guide , Irish, Counties, Facts, Statistics, Tourism, Culture, How   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Isle of Man formed a Viking outpost/kingdom from circa 700 A.D. to 900 A.D., and part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century when it was ceded to Scotland.
It is a common misconception that Man forms part of the United Kingdom; under British law it does not, though the United Kingdom takes care of its external and defence affairs.
Offshore banking, manufacturing, and tourism are key sectors of the economy of the Isle of Man. The government's policy of offering incentives to high-technology companies and financial institutions to locate on the island has paid off in expanding employment opportunities in high-income industries.
www.irelandinformationguide.com /Isle_of_Man   (537 words)

  
 Isle of Man Guide
The Isle of Man is one of the most beautiful spots in Britain, a mountainous, cliff-fringed island just thirty-one miles by thirteen, into which are shoehorned austere moor lands and wooded glens, sandy beaches, fine castles, beguiling narrow-gauge railways and scores of standing stones and Celtic crosses.
Although the landscapes are wonderful, the island's main tourist draw is the Isle of Man TT motorcycle races run in the first two weeks of June - a frenzy of speed and burning rubber that attracts motorcycle fans from all corners of the world.
The Isle of Man TT, held annually in June, are unquestionably the greatest motor racing event on the planet.
www.directferries.co.uk /isle_of_man_guide.htm   (704 words)

  
 Isle of Man - Isle of Man Government -
Isle of Man - Isle of Man Government -
Isle of Man Parel in de Ierse Zee
Het Manx Museum in Douglas is het ideale begin van uw vakantie op het eiland.
www.visitisleofman.com /intro/du/iominfo.xml   (89 words)

  
 Isle of Man Guide - INFORMATION, People and Living
There is a mix of culture and people living on the Isle of Man. From the native Manx to immigrants from South Africa, the island is as mixed as the United Kingdom and flourishes because of it.
The Isle of Man is a scene of small sea side towns and villages with a quiet and more relaxed way of life.
Most of the general treatments and surgeries are done on the island, but for more complicated procedures the Isle of Man Government sends patients to the UK for private treatment there.
www.iomguide.com /peopleliving.php   (371 words)

  
 InternationalReports.net : Isle of Man 2002
Offshore jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man have long been accused of harboring dirty money from drug lords or terrorists, although evidence for these claims has been scarce.
While the Isle of Man is constitutionally independent, it is a crown dependency and relies on London for international representation.
Corkill thinks that the Isle has to step up to the plate and represent itself when that is in the interest of the Manx economy, especially as this economy has been booming for many years, and Corkill wants to keep it this way.
www.internationalreports.net /europe/isleofman/2002/isleofmanwants.html   (1282 words)

  
 Celtia.info > Country > Isle of Man   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Official flag: Red with the Three Legs of Man triskelion in the center, believed to be a Scandinavian banner from the the 13th century.
Norse culture have greatly influenced Manx history and the population is proud of their Norse heritage.
- St Patrick's Isle is a historic islet, one of the smallest in the Irish Sea.
www.celtia.info /country/mann   (955 words)

  
 Isle of Man travel information
Or to be more precise, its own lack of tax laws, for it is the Isle of Man's loose interpretation of taxation that makes it a haven for British investors anxious to avoid the high taxes imposed on the mainland.
On the other hand if you are a motorcycle fancier, the Isle of Man is Mecca; each year in May and June the island's population of 70,000 is swollen by the arrival of 45,000 motorcycling fanatics, as the series of races known as the Tourist Trophy (TT) take over.
The Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure is quick to point out that the island offers fine golfing, with 8 courses, and a variety of good fishing opportunities from stocked streams and reservoirs to swiftly running rivers.
www.britainexpress.com /counties/man   (530 words)

  
 InternationalReports.net : Isle of Man 2002
Listen, and walk where they walked.” Thus spoke Manannan, the mystical figure that personifies what is the Isle of Man, not human, not god, but the essence of the spirit of an island that has withstood the waves and the winds for millennia, in a powerful attempt to keep its culture alive, albeit ever-changing.
The sons and daughters of Man fought the Norse with the sword – in vain.
The Isle of Man began its offshore activities in the 18th century, when Manx traders – or smugglers, as the British saw it – imported goods from overseas to reload them onto smaller vessels for shipment to England and Scotland –; duty-free, of course.
www.internationalreports.net /europe/isleofman/2002/thestory.html   (666 words)

  
 Isle of Man Guide - PEOPLE AND LIVING, Manx Language
The native language for the Isle of Man is Manx Gaelic.
The main language spoken on the Isle of Man is British English.
Isle of Man visitors are being encouraged to take home a selection of Manx wildflowers, in a packet.
www.iomguide.com /manxlanguage.php   (254 words)

  
 Isle of Man Flag
The shape and flag ratio of the Isle of Man flag is described as 1:2 (length twice the height)
The emblem on the Isle of Man flag pictures the "trinacria" emblem in the centre which is a Coat of Arms which date back to the 13th century
A Flag of Isle of Man, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /isle-of-man-flag.htm   (1494 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - The Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom or the European Union.
The people of the Isle of Man are a mixture of Celtic, Norse and English.
Celtic legend has it that the Isle of Man was created when the giant Manannán Mac Lír picked up a chunk of Northern Ireland and flung it into the Irish Sea.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A3197207   (2682 words)

  
 E-Business Case Studies: Dimension Data - Isle of Man E-Commerce Website
The Isle of Man’s government had invested over £22m in e-business developments, which is a significant investment for an island of only 76,000 inhabitants.
The government also had the vision to upgrade telemetry fibres to the Isle of Man, with the main fibre link to the island having a 1.2 terabits capacity, which is capable of carrying up to 10 times the current North Atlantic internet traffic.
The Isle of Man’s legislative structure offered Dimension Data credible data protection and is well placed to support any e-business related business, with electronic transactions being legally binding under Manx law, and electronic evidence being fully admissible in Manx courts.
www.ebusiness.gov.im /casestudies/CASE_didata.xml   (1316 words)

  
 Anglo Irish Bank IoM About the Isle of Man - Culture and Heritage
The Isle of Man has the oldest uninterrupted parliament in the world -over 1,000 years of continuous government, celebrating its millennium in 1979.
As well as its links with the past, the Isle of Man is known the world over for its sporting events, and in particular the famous TT which take place every year in June around the 37 mile Mountain course.
The history and origin of the famous three legs of the Isle of Man is enveloped in the mists of time and legend.
www.angloirishbank.co.im /about-iom/culture-and-heritage.asp   (397 words)

  
 Small, Green And Packed Full Of Culture - It's The Isle Of Man - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, ...
The answer, the Isle of Man. A Crown Dependency it may be, but with its own laws, language and parliament, fiercely proud and independent it most certainly is.
Despite its size the Isle of Man has consistently punched above its weight, not least when it comes to acknowledging and appreciating a deeply felt and greatly impressive national heritage.
This islet was the royal seat of the Norse Kingdom of Man and the Isles (including bits of Scotland) in the eleventh century and, being a natural point of defence, is a mine of archaeological wealth.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /trlout/TRA14305.html   (2113 words)

  
 Isle of Man web directory
Isle of Man Guide - Information on towns, tourist attractions, transportation, historical sites and glens in the Isle of Man. Includes a number of useful maps.
Manx National Heritage - Isle of Man Cultural Heritage - This is the official website of the National Heritage agency, Manx National Heritage whose remit combines the management and promotion of museums, monuments, natural sites and the historic landscape of the Isle of Man.
Isle of Man Diving - Mann Scuba Divers - PADI 5 Star Dive Courses from try dive sessions all the way up to Divemaster and Assistant Instructor.
www.britainexpress.com /great_british_sites/isle_of_man.htm   (529 words)

  
 Isle Of Man :: Gowealthy.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Port Erin & Port St. Mary are tranquil, charming and scenic harbour towns of Isle of Man...
There are several rental companies available in the Isle of Man that provide cars or bikes for hire...
The visitor centres and museums provide an insigt into the life, culture and heritage of the Isle of Man...
www.gowealthy.com /article/country/isle_of_man/page_3/index.asp   (189 words)

  
 Isle of Man
 The distinctive Isle of Man symbol, the Three Legs of Man, was first officially used on the Manx Sword of State in the early fouteenth century.
The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom but rather is a crown possession (since 1828) that is self-governing in its internal affairs under the supervision of the British Home Office
The Isle of Man is located in the middle of the Irish Sea, 83 miles from Liverpool and 90 miles from Belfast and is approximately 221 miles or 572 kilometres square, being 32.5 miles (50 kilometres) long from north to south and 13.5 miles (20 kilometres) wide from east to west.
www.krentzgriffin.com /mmp/online/website/content/about_isle_man/isle_of_man/index_EN.html   (515 words)

  
 Insel Man - Isle of Man Government -
Die Insel Man, die auf eine lange Tradition und eine Jahrtausende alte Geschichte zurückblicken kann, hat sich ihre Unabhängigkeit erhalten und besitzt ihre eigene Währung, ihre eigenen Briefmarken, ihre eigene Regierung und sogar ihre eigene Sprache - obwohl überall Englisch gesprochen wird.
Auf der Insel Man finden Sie mit fast 25 km Länge die längste Schmalspur-Dampfeisenbahn der britischen Inseln; die einzige elektrische Bergbahn der britischen Inseln und eine elektrische Originaleisenbahn aus viktorianischer Zeit.
Filmemacher haben die Insel Man für sich entdeckt.
www.visitisleofman.com /intro/ge/iominfo.xml   (650 words)

  
 Isle of Man
ISLE Of MAN, or Monapia, as it was know during the early Roman occupation, is an island in the Irish Sea, about 30 miles East of Northern Ireland, and 30 miles West of England.
Among the important historical remains on the island are prehistoric stone pile dwellings, runic and druidic monuments, and ancient forts, castles, round towers, and stone crosses.
The shore of the Isle of Man is lined with tall cliffs and indented by bays.
www.fortunecity.com /rivendell/xanth/1053/introduct.html   (321 words)

  
 Category:Isle of Man - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coat of arms of the Isle of Man
Council of Ministers of the Isle of Man
List of Kings of the Isle of Man and the Isles
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Isle_of_Man   (115 words)

  
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Bersu, G. (1947) `A cemetery of the Ronaldsway Culture at Ballateare, Jurby, Isle of Man', Proc Prehist Soc 13, 161-169.
Clark, G. (1935) `The prehistory of the Isle of Man', Proc Prehist Soc 1, 70-92.
Kear, B.S. (1976) `Soils of the Isle of Man' Proc Isle of Man Nat Hist and Antiq Soc 8:1, 38-50
csweb.bournemouth.ac.uk /billown/billown_biblio.htm   (286 words)

  
 Centre for Manx Studies: On-line Bibliographies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
An exploration of the merits and disadvantages of farming in the Isle of Man
Immigration and Identity on the Isle of Man
Rural architecture of the north of the Isle of Man
dbweb.liv.ac.uk /manninagh/sm/biblio/MainQuery.asp?Subject=Thesis   (1477 words)

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