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Tower of Refuge

Completed in 1832, The Tower of Refuge is a granite haven in the form of a small castle took. Built as a lifesaver for sailors because of the dangerous Irish Sea.
Island of Dreams

December 23rd 2011
The Isle of Man’s striking castles and monuments are a legacy of its Viking and Celtic rulers, but they also illuminate the history, isolation and traditions that are now a fundamental way of Manx life. In the pre-dawn darkness, the 1,000-year-old Fairy Bridge crouches over a narrow trickling stream surrounded by daffodils and plump green foliage. It’s delicately pla ... read more
Europe » Isle of Man » Peel

Manx Flag Part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century when it was ceded to Scotland, the isle came under the British crown in 1765. Current concerns include reviving the almost extinct Manx Gaelic language.... ... read more
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