Sites in Society and Culture
Archaeology in the Isle of Man
Comprehensive site for manx archaeology maintained by David Radcliffe. Includes a link to Isle of Man Government site with some information on the Manx Museum.
Culture of the Isle of Man
Site devoted to promotion of Manx culture. Links to Manx Heritage, Arts Council, music, festivals, language, Erin Arts Centre, Celtic League, Mec Vannin and other products and services.
A Manx Note Book
A compendium of matters past and present related to the Isle of Man: genealogy, history, buildings including parish churches and lighthouses, Manx publications, 17th to 19th-century views of the island.
Manx Blind Welfare
The Manx Blind Welfare Society (MBWS) provides support and information for hundreds of people with sight problems on the Isle of Man.
Isle of Man Photographic Society
Includes history and links to photos.
Isle of Man Lesbian & Gay Switchboard
Offering befriending, information and support, using counselling based skills, primarily to gay men and women living on the Island.
Friends of the Earth Isle of Man
Isle of Man branch of Friends of the Earth. Campaign against a mass burn incinerator.
Shennaghys Jiu
Celtic Youth Festival in the Isle of Man.
Mec Vannin - The Manx Nationalist Party
A political party advocating the full republican independence of Mannin (the Isle of Man).
Manx Discussion Group
A Yahoo! Group for Manx and Isle of Man related discussion.
Basking Shark Project
Includes scientific information, research, sharkwatch, Sharky Club, photographs and message board.
The Treasury - Coins
Details of the currency of the Isle of Man with images of all the current coins and notes in circulation, along with commemorative issues.
Centre for Manx Studies
A focal point for research into and teaching about the Isle of Man and its history. Provides assistance to researchers. Supported by Manx National Heritage, University of Liverpool and IOM Dept. of Education. Has a Manx Gaelic version of the site.
Isle of Man - History and Culture
Rich in history, the Isle of Man can look back on a tapestry of events from the introduction of farming in the fourth millennium BC, the Manx Iron Age from 500 BC to 500 AD, the Celtic traditions, through to Christianity and Viking rule of the ninth century.
THI's Den of Iniquity
Discussion forums, daily cartoon strip, news, and chat.
Baha'is of the Isle of Man
Contact information, a questionnaire, and introductory information on Bahá'í.
Ariel Pay It Forward
Personal weblog of Ariel from the Isle of Man.
Temple of Manannan Mac Lir
Information about Manx/Celtic God Manannan Mac Lir.
Isle of Man Yahoo Groups Mailing List
Discussion, news and views for those interested in the island. Access for members only.
Isle of Man Folklore
Superstitions and four Manx legends from a collection of traditional tales compiled by Sophia Morrison in 1911.
Wikipedia: Tynwald Day
Account of the island's national holiday and the ways in which it is celebrated. |
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