Ancient Capitals were major players in the middle ages โ a period which continues to ignite our imagination. Legendary Knights or real characters have, one day or another, been our hero. Medieval Castle Town in the France of the castles is to discover the architectural feats, the base of the Europe in which we live....
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Modern Keys, the Capital of the Isle of Man
The decline of the The Island of Mann staple industries such as tourism, farming and fishing after the Second World War meant that other industries had to be found to replace them and support the Island’s economy. The Island’s ability to introduce different legislation to that found in the United Kingdom has not just been...
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The Quayle Room in Castletown Heritage Centre
The small ante-room which is encountered on first entering in ancient capital of Isle of man has two It has interesting and curious structural features. One of these is a concealed panel, behind which may be seen an extraordinary example of George Quayle’s inventive turn of mind – his proposal and plans for a gigantic...
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Tour Into Castle Rushen Isle of Man
Entering Ancient Capital of Isle of Man. Castle Town Isle of Man can only be reached over the bridge and through the formidable Inner Gatehouse entrance in capital of isle of man. In the past, unwanted visitors could not simply walk over a fixed bridge. There was only a drawbridge pivoting against the wall with...
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Castle Town Isle of Man – Introduction
Welcome to Castle Rushen Isle of Man – probably the finest medieval castle town in the British Isles – situated at the center of the Island of Mann’s historic capital, Castletown. This is one of Europe’s most finely preserved medieval castles, and its origins can be found in the Norse period when Norse Kings fortified...