Europe- Isle of Man- Society and Culture

15 pages found in Society and Culture:

Basking Shark Project

Includes scientific information, research, sharkwatch, Sharky Club, photographs and message board.
http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/shark/

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.
http://dbweb.liv.ac.uk/manninagh/

Friends of the Earth Isle of Man

Isle of Man branch of Friends of the Earth. Campaign against a mass burn incinerator.
http://www.foe.org.im/

Gef - The Eighth Wonder of the World

Explores the case of this talking mongoose, a poltergeist-like entity who allegedly haunted a family in Doarlish Cashen in the early 1930's. Overview of the story plus information about investigations.
http://dalbyspook.110mb.com/

Isle of Man Folklore

Superstitions and four Manx legends from a collection of traditional tales compiled by Sophia Morrison in 1911.
http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/folklore/

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.
http://www.gayinfo.org.im/

Isle of Man Photographic Society

Includes history and links to photos.
http://iomphoto.20m.com/

Isle of Man Yahoo Groups Mailing List

Discussion, news and views for those interested in the island. Access for members only.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IsleofMan/

Liberal Vannin Party

Liberal party of the Isle of Man.
http://www.liberalvannin.org/

Manx Research Site

Progress reports, papers and details on various Manx research projects. Forum for discussions on areas of Manx research.
http://www.lafiya.net/research

Mec Vannin - The Manx Nationalist Party

A political party advocating the full republican independence of Mannin (the Isle of Man).
http://www.mecvannin.org/

Shennaghys Jiu

Celtic Youth Festival in the Isle of Man.
http://www.shennaghys.org/

THI's Den of Iniquity

Discussion forums, daily cartoon strip, news, and chat.
http://www.zedbogey.com/DOI

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.
http://www.gov.im/treasury/coins/

Wikipedia: Tynwald Day

Account of the island's national holiday and the ways in which it is celebrated.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tynwald_Day