Discover Isle Of Man: Europe’s Most Notorious Island? | 37 Fascinating Facts

Discover Isle of Man: Europe’s most notorious smuggling island and 37 more fascinating facts about this island.

Join us as we uncover the Isle of Man and immerse yourself in its rich culture, traditions, captivating history, breathtaking nature, hidden gems, way of life, rare wildlife, interesting cuisine habits, dangerous TT races, crazy laws, the island’s stunning scenery, geography and so much more.

This video is your passport to an unforgettable journey on the amazing Isle of Man, located in the Irish sea between Great Britain and Ireland.

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[margarethughes]

I lived there for 17 years I loved it, and the people.

[ianstaples]

I've lived in England for over 50 years but the Isle Of Man is still home and I get homesick regularly. I think the video could have given more information on the railways .2 Of the electric trams are the oldest working trams in the world and there are 3 different narrow gauge steam railways. Also the largest working water wheel in the world is in Laxey! Still a great and informative video, thanks.

[PaulStClair-orgj]

I went to the lsle of Man from 1954 to 1960 inclusive to watch the TT races. The legends...Mike Hailwood.. Giacomo Agostini.. Phil Read... Bill Ivy.. and more. I took my BAD 650 Motorcycle. On "Black Thursday' the course was closed and the public allowed too ride the course... No speed limit.... great stuff!! Fabulous historical places to visit. Brings back many memories. 👌

[giovannidebiase]

I live in italy and have been on the island twice. Beautiful place with beautiful people.

[paulwen]

I knew a young woman who was 2nd generation Manx. Spoke and translated 7 different languages. Smart, kind, and one of the most stunningly attractive human beings I had the privilege of knowing. I have always been curious about the Isle of Man and this video makes me more intrigued.

[richrimmer]

The wallabies derived from escapees from the wildlife park and were not 'introduced' into the wild but have thrived (although rarely seen unless you know where to look). The picture of 'Spanish Head' with hotels or apartment buildings is not a picture from the Isle of Man, the real one is just a rocky cliff headland near The Sound. The Manx currency is the pound, and is equal to GBP, + English, Scottish and Northern Irish notes are widely accepted. There is a lot of Viking history and heritage and a lot of viking derived placenames, Laxey, Fleshwick, Foxdale Snaefell etc. and Tynwald. There are the remains of mine workings and The Great Laxey Wheel (built 1854, 72ft 6" dia, still working) which is the world's largest working water wheel which pumped water out of Laxey mines. Due to the maritime climate it never gets the extremes of temperature due to the sea around us. There are no snakes, deer, badgers, foxes, wolves, squirrels, moles, voles, otters, beavers, but we do have lots of choughs, hen harriers, peregrine falcons, ravens, seals and often dolphins and basking sharks. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI was founded by Sir William Hillary who lived in a house overlooking Douglas harbour.

[nuriaaraya]

I went in the 90s so many times because my former husband had business there. Loved it! So different and unique for a Costa Rica citizen.

[parttimetourist]

I am from Ireland but i used to love going to the IOM every year for the TT race the ladies and Craic

[tynwald]

Ha! The shot of Spanish Head is actually of the Inn at Spanish Head on the Oregon Coast!!! That said, this is otherwise a good overview of the island. My wife's grandfather was from there and was very proud of his Manx heritage. We've visited a couple of times and are hoping to make another trip there in 2024.

[jeremyshepard]

Visited there as a teenager some 50 years ago... would love to go back.

[paullaviolette]

My great grandfather was born there but moved his family to British Columbia. My brother and I found his grave in Vancouver with no headstone. My brother Philip had a headstone placed on his grave last year. I had them save me some dirt from his grave. In a week or so I’m going to travel to Alert Bay where my great grandmother is burred and put that dirt on her grave. I then will collect some dirt from her grave and place it on Grandpa Dakin’s grave. It might not mean anything to anyone else but me. I read Grandpa Dakin was very proud of being Manx and attended meetings in Vancouver with other people from the Is. Of Man. Apparently he had five sons with his first wife but after she died he married my great grandmother. My grandmother then is/was Manx. I guess I have DNA that is strongly Manx. I live on Vancouver Island.

[JH-cknr]

A truly beautiful place and one to return to on a regular basis.

[gordonfoster]

You never even mentioned Laxey Wheel, the largest water wheel in the world, or the strong Viking history

[outwestaz]

My wife and I years ago had a Manx cat and they are truly special. It could jump upon an upper door ledge from a sitting position and mine would just hang a bit and jump down. It also would get this crazy eyed look and go running across the walls in our apt. Quite a nutty but lovable cat. Loved to chase long tail as well.

[patrickpatterson]

I’m from there I miss it so much my name is Patrick Patterson and now I live in Hamilton Ontario Canada

[edwardbaxter]

Thank the gods that this vid was ‘uncensored’. Well played, Man.

[littlejohn]

The happiest part of my childhood was spent here. My family lived in Ramsey in a house called Albertville which faced a view of a wooded hill with the Albert tower on the top.

[MlKEcc]

As a proud manxman i feel i have to make you aware of a few things you got slightly wrong Firstly the point you referred to as point of airie is pronounced point of air.
Secondly the photo you show as spanish head is not a photo of anywhere on the island.
Third the wallabies were not introduced in the 19th century but escapees from our wild life park in the 1960s and a further 10 escaped in 1989.
Fourth we do have speed limits on most of our roads the only place we do not have speed limits is where the national speed limit signs are displayed.
Fifth The TT races started in 1905 as a car race that in 1907 became a motorbike race.

[Major_Pipps]

Interesting fact, the country flag was inspired by my ancestors. During the Celtic games, my male ancestors would compete naked. My tribe was known as the three legs. It's a burden we carry still today...