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Close to the heart of Mann

The RNLI and the Isle of Man, a historic relationship which remains strong to this day

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Local History

Discover more about the Isle of Man's fascinating history through our feature articles.

History Links

Learn more about the Isle of Man's history by visiting some of the island's history organisations.

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Lost in the Irish Sea

Read about one of the worst sea faring tragedies to affect the Isle of Man

The changing face of Douglas

A new exhibition reflecting the changes in the Isle of Man's capital will open next week

100 years of Guiding

Why is the Girl Guide movement in the Isle of Man more important today than it has ever been?

Tynwald 2009 live online

All the action from Tynwald Day 2009 live online at the BBC

TT Legends

Take a look at some of the TT legends over the years.

It's not just about fairies

Is Manx folklore a thing of the past or is it alive and well in our community?

NOT a Manx tradition

Why has maypole dancing never been a big part of Manx life?

The Stone Age Flight Path

An 8,000-year-old structure is found during the construction of the airport runway extension.

Going, Going, MN1

One buyer from a recent auction walked away with a special piece of Manx motoring history.

Coloured with Music

Radio Caroline brought music to the people and colour to people's lives.

The Clerical Medical Parish Walk

A walk through time

The "Grand" years come to an end.

An uncertain future and a rich history. BBC IOM looks back at the Grand Island through the years.

Slavery and the Isle of Man

Located at the very centre of the British Isles, the Isle of Man has always been a trading nucleus.

Druids in the Isle of Man?

Druids almost certainly lived on the Isle of Man but who were they and what did they do?

The Isle of Man remembers

As we remember those persecuted in WW2 we are asked to consider modern day genocide.

Sea Stallion

The largest ever Viking boat reconstruction comes to Peel.

Where the sun always shines

Summerland was hailed in 1972 as a powerful tourism weapon against the pull of foreign holidays.

What a discovery

It could be the very sword which belonged to the first Viking ever to settle in the Isle of Man.

Manx Recordings: 60th Anniversary

Find out how the Irish Folklore Commission helped made vital recordings of the old Manx speakers

Pirates of the Irish Sea

Radio Caroline North operated out of Ramsey Bay between 1964 and 1968.

Robert Evans Creer Exhibition

Discover the paintings of Robert Evans Creer who captured the IOM before it was transformed forever.

The history of Tynwald Hill

Tynwald Hill is one of the most iconic landmarks on the Isle of Man.

The first Manx Christmas

The 3 Kings saw it but would it have been visable from the IOM? The Star of Bethlehem is explained.

The story of 12 Manx slaves

In 2000, a local farmer embarked on some research which unveiled a remarkable story of Manx slavery.

Skulls unearthed at Ronaldsway

Finds at the site for the new runway at Ronaldsway are described as having European significance

Inside: The story of Manx Prisons

The new prison heralds the dawning of a new era but life inside hasn't always been so comfortable.

Black Thursday

The plane crash at Winter Hill happened in an instant but the memories of the men who died live on.

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