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4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in the Isle of Man

Unusual
Attractions
in the Isle of Man

The Hassal Grave

Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.

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The Passages Shipwreck

The remains of the wrecked steam trawler can be found on the beach at low tide.

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Laxey, Isle of Man

The Laxey Wheel

World's largest working waterwheel has been around for over 150 years.

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Manx Giant's Pillar

An unusual monument to a 19th-century circus star.

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Stories
About the Isle of Man

Watson has worked on the handwriting of famous authors, including Jane Austen. This is an 1800 letter from Austen to her sister Cassandra.

Where Old, Unreadable Documents Go to Be Understood

A transcriber on the Isle of Man can decipher almost anything.

by Sarah Laskow

February 08, 2018

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