Discover Isle Of Man: Europe’s Most Notorious Island? | 37 Fascinating Facts

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I knew a young woman who was 2nd generation Manx. Spoke and translated 7 different languages. Smart, kind, and one of the most stunningly attractive human beings I had the privilege of knowing. I have always been curious about the Isle of Man and this video makes me more intrigued.

I've lived in England for over 50 years but the Isle Of Man is still home and I get homesick regularly. I think the video could have given more information on the railways .2 Of the electric trams are the oldest working trams in the world and there are 3 different narrow gauge steam railways. Also the largest working water wheel in the world is in Laxey! Still a great and informative video ,thanks.

I live in italy and have been on the island twice. Beautiful place with beautiful people.

I went in the 90s so many times because my former husband had business there. Loved it! So different and unique for a Costa Rica citizen.

I went to the lsle of Man from 1954 to 1960 inclusive to watch the TT races. The legends...Mike Hailwood.. Giacomo Agostini.. Phil Read... Bill Ivy.. and more. I took my BAD 650 Motorcycle. On "Black Thursday' the course was closed and the public allowed too ride the course... No speed limit.... great stuff!! Fabulous historical places to visit. Brings back many memories. 👌

The wallabies derived from escapees from the wildlife park and were not 'introduced' into the wild but have thrived (although rarely seen unless you know where to look). The picture of 'Spanish Head' with hotels or apartment buildings is not a picture from the Isle of Man, the real one is just a rocky cliff headland near The Sound. The Manx currency is the pound, and is equal to GBP, + English, Scottish and Northern Irish notes are widely accepted. There is a lot of Viking history and heritage and a lot of viking derived placenames, Laxey, Fleshwick, Foxdale Snaefell etc. and Tynwald. There are the remains of mine workings and The Great Laxey Wheel (built 1854, 72ft 6" dia, still working) which is the world's largest working water wheel which pumped water out of Laxey mines. Due to the maritime climate it never gets the extremes of temperature due to the sea around us. There are no snakes, deer, badgers, foxes, wolves, squirrels, moles, voles, otters, beavers, but we do have lots of choughs, hen harriers, peregrine falcons, ravens, seals and often dolphins and basking sharks. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI was founded by Sir William Hillary who lived in a house overlooking Douglas harbour.

I am from Ireland but i used to love going to the IOM every year for the TT race the ladies and Craic

Visited there as a teenager some 50 years ago... would love to go back.

I lived there for 17 years I loved it, and the people.

Ha! The shot of Spanish Head is actually of the Inn at Spanish Head on the Oregon Coast!!! That said, this is otherwise a good overview of the island. My wife's grandfather was from there and was very proud of his Manx heritage. We've visited a couple of times and are hoping to make another trip there in 2024.

Thank you for sharing this video and history of this island.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing planning a visit soon

A truly beautiful place and one to return to on a regular basis.

Very insightful video. Shall make it a point to visit this Amazing Isle in the not too distant future. God Willing. many tks for this podcast!

My wife and I years ago had a Manx cat and they are truly special. It could jump upon an upper door ledge from a sitting position and mine would just hang a bit and jump down. It also would get this crazy eyed look and go running across the walls in our apt. Quite a nutty but lovable cat. Loved to chase long tail as well.

Went there in 1965 for week long scooter rally. Drove the TT course as part of the rally competitions for the scooter rally. Have photos of myself on the course. So many things in the video I didn’t know about the island.

The happiest part of my childhood was spent here. My family lived in Ramsey in a house called Albertville which faced a view of a wooded hill with the Albert tower on the top.

Beautiful place indeed! I had an opportunity to visit the island in 1981 during my term break at the University of Manchester.

I’m from there I miss it so much my name is Patrick Patterson and now I live in Hamilton Ontario Canada