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Due to Isle of Man Government guidance, we will be closing our physical shops in Port Erin and Ramsey from Weds 6 Jan 2021 until further notice. We are offering a free delivery service to Isle of Man addresses for orders over £20 (or just £2 charge for orders below that amount). Some highlights of our delivery service include:
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An adjustable cotton face mask for book lovers (esp of banned books), suitable for adults.
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An adjustable cotton face mask for H2G2 fans, suitable for adults. DON'T PANIC, it's a face mask!
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An adjustable cotton face mask for book nerds - you know who you are.
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TUSEE Elise Ecklund Sunset Travel Uke
“There’s something truly magical about a sunset. No matter where you are in the world, you can admire the beautiful colors streamed across the sky. The times I have watched a sunset over the mountains, I’ve felt adventurous, free, inspired, and a sense of peace. I wanted to capture this feeling on a ukulele. This soprano travel uke is for music lovers of every level, whether you are just starting out or have been playing for years. Pick it up and take it on every adventure with you.” Elise Ecklund
The Flight Travel Series is a truly unique array of ukuleles. They are made almost entirely from ABS plastic, but with a wooden top. This model is has been designed in collaboration with Flight artist Elise Ecklund and has a beautiful design. It has a linden plywood top. The arched back, plastic body allows for great sound projection, but also fantastic durability. There is no binding between the body and neck, which is also plastic and so will not bend. This ukulele is perfect for beginners, for players that need a portable uke but also for players looking for something a bit different.
Body Shape - Soprano (12 frets)
Top - Linden
Back & Sides - ABS
Bridge - ABS
Neck - ABS
Fretboard - ABS
Nut & Saddle - ABS
Position Markers - 5th, 7th, 10th and 12th frets.
Premium Features - Zero Fret, Wooden Top, Arched back, Open Geared Tuners, ABS Fretboard, Side Dots.
Free of charge gig bag.
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The Travel Series is a truly unique range of ukuleles. They are made almost entirely from ABS plastic, but with a wooden top. The TUS35 has a linden plywood top with wiped colour satin finish. The arched back, plastic body allows for great sound projection, but also fantastic durability. There is no binding between with body and neck, which is also plastic and so will not bend. This ukulele is perfect for beginners, for players that need a portable uke but also for players looking for something a bit different. Body Shape - Soprano (12 frets) Top - Linden Back & Sides - ABS Bridge - ABS Neck - ABS Fretboard - ABS Nut & Saddle - ABS Position Markers - 5th, 7th, 10th and 12th frets. Premium Features - Zero Fret, Wooden Top, Arched back, Open Geared Tuners, ABS Fretboard, Side Dots.
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"The Travel Series is a truly unique range of ukuleles. They are made almost entirely from ABS plastic, but with a wooden top. The TUS35 has a linden plywood top with wiped colour satin finish. The arched back, plastic body allows for great sound projection, but also fantastic durability. There is no binding between the body and neck, which is also plastic and so will not bend. This ukulele is perfect for beginners, for players that need a portable uke but also for players looking for something a bit different. Body Shape - Soprano (12 frets) Top - Linden Back & Sides - ABS Bridge - ABS Neck - ABS Fretboard - ABS Nut & Saddle - ABS Position Markers - 5th, 7th, 10th and 12th frets. Premium Features - Zero Fret, Wooden Top, Arched back, Open Geared Tuners, ABS Fretboard, Side Dots"
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Item No. ALMTUS35LB
The Travel Series is a truly unique range of ukuleles. They are made almost entirely from ABS plastic, but with a wooden top. The TUS35 has a linden plywood top with wiped colour satin finish. The arched back, plastic body allows for great sound projection, but also fantastic durability. There is no binding between the body and neck, which is also plastic and so will not bend. This ukulele is perfect for beginners, for players that need a portable uke but also for players looking for something a bit different. Body Shape - Soprano (12 frets) Top - Linden Back & Sides - ABS Bridge - ABS Neck - ABS Fretboard - ABS Nut & Saddle - ABS Position Markers - 5th, 7th, 10th and 12th frets. Premium Features - Zero Fret, Wooden Top, Arched back, Open Geared Tuners, ABS Fretboard, Side Dots.
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The Travel Series is a truly unique array of ukuleles. They are made almost entirely from ABS plastic, but with a wooden top. This model is part of the Art Range which incorporates some beautiful and unique designs which really makes the range stand out from the crowd. It has a linden plywood top. The arched back, plastic body allows for great sound projection, but also fantastic durability. There is no binding between the body and neck, which is also plastic and so will not bend. This ukulele is perfect for beginners, for players that need a portable uke but also for players looking for something a bit different.
by Peter Corrin
Published 29 July 2020
Publisher: Sea Breezes Publications Limited
Founded principally by John Thomas Kee, a former foreign going master mariner, the Ramsey Steamship Company was formed in 1913.
Based in the Isle of Man, it had a long and illustrious history operating relatively small coastal vessels until its eventual sad demise shortly after reaching its centenary in 2013. The names of all the ships owned by the company were prefixed with "Ben", meaning, girl, lady or woman in Manx gaelic and became known affectionately as the "Ben-boats".
In this book, drawing on wealth of previously unpublished photographs, Peter Corrin tells a personal story not only of its history, but his unique involvement and association with this fine company, and of many of the conscientious, dedicated, loyal and professional people, afloat and ashore, who served in it, during a period of many changes in Manx shipping.
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Publisher : Culture Vannin
Publication date : November 2020
The selected poems of one of the Isle of Man’s most provocative and important poets.
25 years after his untimely death, Paul Lebiedzinski’s work remains amongst the most exciting of all Manx literature and Until the Manxmen are driven away is the first time it has been published in book form.
The 63 poems in this book have been selected from both the written and recorded archives and
shows the great range and quality of Lebiedzinski’s work. As well as the recordings publicly
available through Six Foot Under, the vast majority of the collection here comes from
Lebiedzinski’s own private notebooks and have never been seen before. This work selected from the hundreds of manuscript poems is an amazing treasure trove which enriches the store of Manx literature.
By turns reflective, nostalgic, humorous or bursting with rage, Lebiedzinski’s poetry remains as
vital today as when it was first written.
Author : Andrew Scarffe
Format : Softback, 29.7cm x 21cm
Pages : 160
Publication Date
Late June 2020
Publisher : Isle of Man Transport
The Snaefell Mountain Railway was the first mountain railway in the British Isles.
Opened in August 1895, it was built in only eight months by pioneering Victorian engineers at a time when electric traction was in its infancy.
Today, the Victorian tramcars still climb to Snaefell’s summit, 2036 feet above sea level, where the mountain scenery and views are unrivalled.
This book tells the story of the Snaefell Mountain Railway and also of the mountain itself. It recalls the history of the railway, from the first attempts to build a steam railway to the summit through to the present day. The rich social history of the mountain, mining, folklore and wildlife is described.
It is illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photographs, many of which have not previously been published.
Due to be published 19th June 2020 – available to pre-order.
by Matthew Richardson
Format:Paperback / softback 160 pages, 30 illustrations and maps
Publisher : Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Published : 1 Jul 2020
Weight:410g
Dimensions:156 x 232 x 21 (mm)
The reader will perhaps be surprised to learn that the tiny Isle of Man, midway between the coasts of Lancashire and Northern Ireland, is one of the richest historic landscapes in Europe. Packed into its 225 square miles are dramatic stories of Bronze Age conflict, Viking warriors, Medieval kings, smugglers, maritime and railway history, wartime airfields and even a pirate radio station. Add to that the Island's unique motorsport heritage (on two, three and four wheels), and you have a combination unrivalled anywhere in the British Isles.
Whatever your passion, or whichever historical period appeals to you, the Isle of Man will have something fascinating to offer. Packed with illustrations, and using first-hand accounts to enhance the narrative, this book takes the reader on a chronological journey through the island's history, before offering a series of guided tours which pick up the highlights of each district. From Bronze Age hill forts, to Medieval castles.
From heritage railways, to historic quaysides. From award-winning museums, to country mansions, the Isle of Man has it all. Let this book be your guide to historic Britain's best-kept secret, as you explore a place untouched by the hectic pace of 21st century life, where heritage is, quite literally, to be found around every corner.
Illustrated by Jo Davies
Paperback
Includes stories, life histories and illustrations inspired by the real lives of the people buried at Ballure Chapel in Ramsey, a "graveyard of strangers".
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Paperback
128 pages
Published by Loaghtan Books in October 2020
Peel is one of the oldest Manx towns and also one of the most dependent on the sea. Fishing has shaped Peel with a great many of the inhabitants having some connexion with the industry. Even today Peel boasts the largest fishing fleet in the Irish Sea. But the story doesn't end there. When holidaymakers discovered the Isle of Man, Peel's majestic castle, picturesque winding streets and bustling port drew fascinated visitors.
The book is illustrated throughout with old photographs drawn from the postcards that visitors used to send home. These together with the book's present day images enable the reader to visually see the comparisons between the present day and days gone by. Much has of course changed, but it's often surprising how much has remained the same.
The book is supplemented with additional material from George Hobbs and Sara Goodwins
Due to be published November 2020 – available to pre-order
Craig Goffin is a licensed drone pilot and photographer living and working in the Isle of Man. His stunning, colourful images will take you on a journey through our beautiful land. Lush green meadows, forests and glens, where trees look like fireworks when viewed from above, and the blue waters of Man highlight the versatility of drone photography. See our spectacular ancient landscapes, modern townscapes and the rugged azure coastline. The Isle of Man really is a sparkling gem in the Irish Sea.
Photography by
Craig Goffin, Isle of Man by Drone
Compiled by
Miles Cowsill & Sara Donaldson
Format
Softback, 18.9cm x 24.6cm
Pages
128
Publication Date
November 2020
Publisher
Lily Publications
Author(s) John Hendy, Miles Cowsill
Format : Hardback, 22cm x 22cm
Pages : 144
Publication Date :September 2020
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is the oldest continually operating passenger shipping company in the world, having began operations in 1830. Today the company carry’s some 600,000 passengers annually, 170,000 cars and is the Island’s lifeline for freight. This book is an update on the history of the Isle of Man Steam Packet since our 175th Anniversary publication. The title includes a history of the company year by year, including the takeover over of the operation by the Isle of Man Government in 2019. The book includes a wealth of new photography since the last edition in 2005.
Due to be published Summer 2020.
Author(s) : Alan Cooper
Format Softback, 21cm x 14.8cm
Pages : 168
Publication Date : July 2020
Publisher : Lily Publications
This book is for those who want to experience the great wealth of countryside and coastal walks but with the added benefit of visiting interesting and historic churches and chapels, some dating back over hundreds or thousands of years. The 22 walks described here with detailed maps will take you through the many different landscapes of the Island – valleys, glens, open moorland, idyllic rural landscapes, craggy cliffs and sandy beaches. It includes walks exploring the heritage of our principal towns. The walks vary from 2 to 11 miles and are easily accessible by car or bus. If you are looking to explore the Isle of Man and see some wonderful and unique churches and chapels that tell stories about its history and social development this book is for you.
Due to be published July 2020 – available to pre-order
by Sara Goodwins
Paperback 32 pages
Published by Loaghtan Books
The Isle of Man is noted for is its collection of stone crosses carved out of local slate and
decorated with swirling designs and fantastic beasts. Christian symbols, they also carry the sagas and language of pagan Viking invaders.
For centuries the crosses stood majestically in the landscape braving the weather and changing
fashions. Often they were the most striking man-made features in the Manx countryside.
Today most of the ancient crosses have been given sheltered accommodation in their old age.
Yet, for something so famous quite a lot is still tantalisingly obscure. Who raised the crosses and
why? How were they carved? Where did the stone come from? What do they mean? And do other countries have similar memorials?
This book explores and explains the stories behind these enigmas of the Manx landscape.
Paperback
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An informative, interactive and wonderfully illustrated celebration of Our Island.
It will appeal to young children, early readers and Isle of Man enthusiasts from near and far away.
You can even listen to the Manx translations in the book at www.isleofmanabc.com
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a colourful, digital illustration of an Isle of Man icon, a rhyming couplet and a Manx translation and pronunciation.
The book also features:
ƒ?½ A full page of Manx Gaelic translations and pronunciations, provided by Culture Vannin (with sound files of these to listen to at www.isleofmanabc.com)
ƒ?½ Four Manx Songs (the Manx National Anthem, The Laxey Wheel Song, Ramsey Town and Hunt the Wren)
ƒ?½ Two pages of interesting facts about the Isle of Man
ƒ?½ A little wren to hunt for
ƒ?½ Lots of Three Legs of Man to count!
By Gemma Hjerth, illustrated by Kim Gee
In this Isle of Man ABC:
learn how creative you can be!
Hunt around Our Island, the Isle of Man.
Customise your treasure map - yes, you can!
Chose how to colour the Manx cat's face.
Add patterns to the biker in the TT race.
Record your memories of a smoky train ride.
Write 'Hello Little People' on the note that's inside.
Practise your letters, play Hunt the Wren,
match the Manx words with their pictures and then...
Make your own alphabet book, at the end.
Add a rainbow of colours, then read to a friend!
Manx culture, heritage, wildlife too.
A keep sake to treasure - and the artist is YOU!
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A great introduction kit for aspiring artists; everything you need to begin painting with acrylics.
Highly pigmented, strong, vibrant, water-soluble colours.
H23 x W34.5 x D5.7 cm
Presented in a smart wooden box, this set is the ideal gift to inspire and develop a budding artist's skills. Set Contains: 12 Tubes of Acrylic Paint, 1 Mixing Palette, 1 Brush, 1 Plastic Painting Knife, 5 Sheets of Acrylic Paper and a Project Guide.
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H23 x W34.5 x D5.7 cm
Makes a great gift for any budding artist in a lovely wooden presentation box.
Offering a great introduction for aspiring artists, this Derwent Watercolour Paint Set contains everything you need to begin watercolour painting. Create vibrant transparent washes of colour with easy to use water-soluble paints.
Presented in a smart wooden box, this set is the ideal gift to inspire and develop a budding artist's skills. Set Contains: 12 Tubes of Water-Soluble Paint, 1 Mixing Palette, 4 Brushes, 5 Sheets of Watercolour Paper and a Project Guide.
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This Royal Langnickel set has everything you need for acrylic painting. Ideal for the beginner, student or experienced artist and makes a great gift for kids and adults. The aluminium case it comes in has clear windows on both sides so you can easily see what is in the case and transport your materials wherever you go.
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This Royal Langnickel set has everything you need for watercolour painting. Ideal for the beginner, student or experienced artist and makes a great gift for kids and adults. The aluminium case it comes in has clear windows on both sides so you can easily see what is in the case and transport your materials wherever you go.
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This Royal Langnickel set has everything you need for painting and drawing. Ideal for the beginner, student or experienced artist and makes a great gift for kids and adults. The aluminium case it comes in has clear windows on both sides so you can easily see what is in the case and transport your materials wherever you go.
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This Royal Langnickel set has everything you need for sketching and drawing. Ideal for the beginner, student or experienced artist and makes a great gift for kids and adults. The aluminium case it comes in has clear windows on both sides so you can easily see what is in the case and transport your materials wherever you go.
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