Category: Europe

  • 10 Interesting Facts About Ramsey, Isle of Man

    10 Interesting Facts About Ramsey, Isle of Man

    Facts About Ramsey Ramsey, which has a population of about 8,000, is the second-largest town on the Isle of Man. The town’s name comes from the Old Norse word “hrams-á”, which means “wild garlic river”. More specifically, it refers to the Latin name Allium ursinum, also known as ramsons, buckrams, or wild garlic. Ramsey has…

  • Ramsey, Isle of Man

    Ramsey, Isle of Man

    Ramsey, Isle of Man Ramsey is a town on the northern coast of the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea. Ramsey, with a population of around 8,000 people, is the island’s second-largest town after the capital, Douglas. Ramsey has a rich history dating back to Viking times, and the…

  • Port Erin, Isle of Man

    Port Erin, Isle of Man

    Port Erin, Isle of Man Port Erin is a seaside resort town on the Isle of Man’s southwestern coast. It is the third largest town on the island after Douglas and Ramsey and is located within the parish of Rushen. Port Erin has a population of about 3,500 people and is a popular tourist destination…

  • 10 Interesting Facts About Port Erin, Isle of Man

    10 Interesting Facts About Port Erin, Isle of Man

    Facts About Port Erin The town has a long history as a port, and there are Viking-era artefacts and buildings nearby. Either the iron port or Lord’s port is indicated by the name. It’s possible that the “Lord” is referring to the Holy Trinity parish. Another theory is that the name comes from the word…

  • Laxey, Isle of Man

    Laxey, Isle of Man

    Laxey, Isle of Man On the Isle of Man’s eastern coast, in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland, is the village of Laxey, a self-governing British Crown dependency. The village is about 16 kilometres north of Douglas, the island’s capital. Perhaps the most famous landmark in Laxey is the Lady Isabella, a historic…

  • 10 Interesting Facts About Laxey, Isle of Man

    10 Interesting Facts About Laxey, Isle of Man

    Facts About Laxey Laxey is a small village on the east coast of the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea. During the Viking Age, Laxey was a significant centre for trade and agriculture, and it is believed that both Norse and Irish raiders attacked the village. In order to…

  • Peel, Isle of Man

    Peel, Isle of Man

    Peel, Isle of Man On the Isle of Man’s western coast, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea is the town and small port of Peel. After Douglas and Ramsey, Peel is the island’s third-largest town by population. The castle, Peel Castle, which was first constructed by the Vikings in the 11th century…

  • 10 Interesting Facts About Peel, Isle of Man

    10 Interesting Facts About Peel, Isle of Man

    Facts About Peel In 1313, a famous battle took place at Peel Castle as the Scottish King Robert the Bruce tried in vain to seize control of it. Before the King of Mann relocated his residence and military outpost from Peel Castle to Castle Rushen, Peel served as the island’s capital. The Chronicle of Mann…

  • 10 Interesting Facts About Castletown, Isle of Man

    10 Interesting Facts About Castletown, Isle of Man

    Facts About Castletown Castletown is a town located on the Isle of Man, an island in the Irish Sea. Here are some facts about Castletown: Castletown was the Isle of Man’s former capital. From 1265 to 1869, it served as the island’s capital. The name Rushen is derived from Castle Rushen, a mediaeval castle located…