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Tunnel, Ballymore
by Rossographer
geograph for square C0534
A tunnel constructed in 1852 to link a path from the Ards estate to Ballymore... (more)
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Tunnel, Ballymore
by Rossographer
geograph for square C0534
A tunnel constructed in 1852 to link a path from the Ards estate to Ballymore... (more)
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Laxey Great Wheel
by Gerald England
geograph for square SC4385
The Laxey Wheel was built in 1854 to pump water from the mineshafts and named... (more)
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The Lady Isabella from Snaefell Mountain Railway
by Richard Hoare
geograph for square SC4285
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The Laxey Wheel, Lady Isabella
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SC4385
The round stone tower contains a 2 ft diameter pipe bringing water to the top of... (more)
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The Laxey Wheel, Lady Isabella
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SC4385
View of the side of wheel with the crank driving the pump rod.
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The Laxey Wheel, Lady Isabella
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SC4385
View over the top of the wheel from the viewing platform. The wheel is 6 feet... (more)
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The Laxey Wheel, Lady Isabella
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SC4385
Built in 1854 to pump water from the lead mines. This was a very late date for a... (more)
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Waterfall at Laxey Great Mine
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SC4385
The viaduct above carries the long rod from the 'Lady Isabella'... (more)
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Pump rod at the 'Lady Isabella' waterwheel
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SC4385
This transmitted the power from the waterwheel to the pumping shaft itself. The... (more)
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Lady Isabella waterwheel, Laxey
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SC4385
The view from the Snaefell Mountain Railway. The reverse view can be seen here... (more)
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View from Snaefell Mountain Railway bound for Snaefell summit
by Richard Hoare
geograph for square SC4285
In the mid distance the Lady Isabella waterwheel.
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Glen Mooar valley
by Richard Hoare
geograph for square SC4385
Taken from halfway up the Lady Isabella water wheel.
The waterwheel crank is... (more)
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Laxey Great Wheel
by Richard Hoare
geograph for square SC4385
From the entrance gate area.
The Laxey Wheel was built in 1854 to pump water... (more)
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Manx flag atop of the Lady Isabella
by Richard Hoare
geograph for square SC4385
In a stiff breeze.
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Laxey, Great Laxey Wheel
by Mike Faherty
geograph for square SC4385
Perhaps the iconic image of the Isle of Man. Built in 1854 to pump water from... (more)
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The crankshaft viaduct at the Laxey Wheel
by Richard Hoare
geograph for square SC4385
Viewed from the top towards Glen Mooar.
The waterwheel crank is connected to... (more)
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The Great Laxey Wheel, from the Mines Yard
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SC4385
Massive Victorian investment to reap the profits of mining lead, silver, copper and zinc.
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Laxey Wheel undergoing repairs (3)
by Richard Hoare
geograph for square SC4385
Laxey Wheel is currently undergoing a £250,000 makeover.
The money will go on... (more)
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Laxey Wheel undergoing repairs (2)
by Richard Hoare
geograph for square SC4385
Laxey Wheel is currently undergoing a £250,000 makeover.
The money will go on... (more)
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Laxey Wheel undergoing repairs
by Richard Hoare
geograph for square SC4385
Laxey Wheel is currently undergoing a £250,000 makeover.
The money will go on... (more)
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