Archibald Knox, considered by many to be the Island’s greatest artist, died on this day, the 22nd February (1933). We wanted to mark the life of this extraordinary man, and his legacy, with a mention of the Archibald Knox Forum. The Archibald Knox Forum is a Manx registered charity with one objective: “the advancement of […]
Ballafletcher Road/Braddan Road, Braddan, IM4 4LB
As the churchyard of Old Kirk Braddan was full, the Braddan Burial Ground Act 1848 enabled the Churchwardens to purchase new burial ground off Braddan Road, a few hundred yards from the church. It was extended in 1898 and 1938, and is now the largest in the Isle of Man. Next to the main gate […]
Road of the Scarffe's Ridge, Ramsey Road, Maughold, IM7 1AS
One of the oldest churches on the Island dating back to 11th Centenary. The first church founded here, was in 447 A.D. by the Celtic Saint Maughold, who became Bishop of the Isle of Man. The Church contains a number of Celtic crosses and slabs from the early Christian period (6th-13th Century). The Parish Cross, […]
Main Road, Kirk Micheal, IM6 1AB
St Michael’s was built in 1835 and was designed by the architect John Welch. The Church is built on the site of an older Treen Church and burial ground, known locally as “Cronk-y-Keilleig”. In 1834, Bishop Ward gave directions to erect the new Church. The clock in the tower was presented to the parish by […]
The Archibald Knox Forum is a Manx registered charity with one objective: “the advancement of the education of the public, both in the Isle of Man and world-wide, in relation to the work and legacy of Archibald Knox, namely the Manx artist/designer of that name born in the Isle of Man in 1864 and who […]