Independent book and art shop on the Isle of Man with shops in Port Erin & Ramsey
Port Erin now open Sundays 11 am - 4 pm !
Manx Litfest 2023
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Manx Litfest 2023, order the books here for school visits by Jenny Lovlie and Clara Vulliamy.
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Ordering online?
Our website is mainly for Manx Books, if not listed here you can order any book, art materials, vinyl and guitar strings from us by:
Phone : 01624 833376 (Port Erin) 01624 813374 (Ramsey)
Email : mail@bridge-bookshop.com
Use the CONTACT US form
Our website is mainly for Manx Books, if not listed here you can order any book, art materials, vinyl and guitar strings from us by:
Phone : 01624 833376 (Port Erin) 01624 813374 (Ramsey)
Email : mail@bridge-bookshop.com
Use the CONTACT US form
Or, to order books online from our Bookshop.org site for delivery anywhere...
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A selection of new titles...
Manxman – The 21st century game changer
£19.95
This new book gives the reader an insight into the development and construction of the new flagship vessel for the Steam Packet, which is due to enter service during in July 2023. The publication covers a short history of the company during the last 25 years, including a look-back in time at the last Manxman by John Hendy and Peter Corrin. The author’s look at the factors behind vessels engineering design, constraints on size and shape, environmental credentials, efficiency factors, technical data etc and the construction of the ship. The book also includes a wealth of drawings and photos of the construction of the new ferry in South Korea and will include the delivery voyage of the Manxman to the Isle of Man.
Author(s)
Miles Cowsill and Richard Kirkman
Format
Hardback 210 x 280
Pages
132
Publication Date
August 2023
At Speeds Approaching 100 Miles an Hour!
£33.50
Sold out
by Derry Kissack
The price of the book includes a postage supplement as this is a heavy book.
The story of the World famous Purple Helmets
A4 Hardback
Colour photos
Proceeds from the sale of this book are being donated to Ramsey Pier Restoration and Isle of Man Hospice. As a charity book, this purchase does not qualify for Bridge Bookshop loyalty card points (an in-shop loyalty card scheme), nor does it qualify for free Isle of Man delivery.
The Fairy Bridge Fairies by Anita Mulvey
£6.95
illustrations by Julia Ashby-Smythe
Welcome to the Isle of Man, a little island nestled in the Irish Sea between Scotland and England to the east, Wales to the south and Ireland to the west. Spend a full day in the magical, fairy kingdom of the Fairy Bridge. Discover how the tiny, mystical folk co-exist with all the nature around them. What do they do all day? Find out if all the human travellers over the Fairy Bridge will greet the fairies today. And what might the fairies do if anyone fails to hail them politely? Not only is this a story about the fairies, its also a colouring book. Bring the Fairy Bridge fairy-world to life with your own colours. Lots of line drawings to colour-in, on thick paper, plus pages to create your own fairies or write your own wishes.
Published May 2023
Author : Anita Mulvey
Illustrated by : Julia Ashby Smyth
Format : Softback 200 mm x 250 mm
Pages : 40
Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of the Isle of Man by Jonathan Kewley
£45.00
Free delivery to Isle of Man addresses for orders over £20, enter code MANXSHIP at checkout - ensure country is Isle of Man.
The first Pevsner volume to explore the Isle of Man's unique architectural inheritance The Isle of Man has had many incarnations - a land of Celtic monks, the realm of the Norse sea-kings, the petty kingdom of the Earls of Derby, a nest of Georgian smugglers, the retreat of genteel Regency debtors, a major destination for Edwardian North Country holidaymakers, and more recently a "financial centre." All have left their mark on its architecture, from early crosses and medieval castles to the domestic architecture of M. H. Baillie Scott via thatched cottages, yeomen's farmhouses, and promenades of stuccoed hotels.
This unique inheritance has never hitherto been given its due either on or off the island. Drawing on much original research, set out in the usual Pevsner gazetteer format, this volume aims to rectify that.
Format : Hardback 524 pages, 113 color + 50 b-w illus.
Publisher : Yale University Press
Published : 28 Mar 2023
Dimensions:216 x 114 (mm)
The Magic of the Manx Glens by Susan Jellis
£10.00
From Victorian pleasure grounds to treasured green spaces, the Manx glens have enchanted generations of visitors.
The Magic of the Manx Glens reflects their varying character and amenities, and highlights the continuing appeal of the semi-wild seclusion to be found in many of them. The National Glens are in the care of the Isle of Man Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, which preserves their now semi-natural character and maintains the paths and bridges with accessible access where possible in mind.
Published April 2023
Paperback 20cm x 20 cm
96 pages
Manx Myths, Mysteries and Miscellanies by Robert Kelly
£14.95
Do you know what a Vitascope clock is? Or where you can find the remains of the Manx flax industry? Or what was the meaning behind Mabelreign? Robert Kelly does! Manx born and bred, Robert spent his entire life researching and writing about the Isle of Man, and amassed a huge fund of fascinating and little-known information. Sadly Robert died in 2018, but this collection of some of his unpublished work reminds us not only of his erudition and delight in detail, but also his love of the myriad stories which contribute to the identity of his homeland.
Whether he's writing about repurposing a concrete ship or the history of the Douglas mace, Robert Kelly writes with wit, individuality and style.
Published by Loaghtan Books 18/4/2023
Paperback
124 pages
20cm x 20cm
The Silence of Summerland by Ruth McQuillan-Wilson
£11.95
Although the diastrous and fatal fire at Summerland in 1973, and the enquiries that followed, offered valuable insights, it appears that much has still to be learned. The Grenfell Tower fire in London reminded us of the danger of overlooking what has gone before. Through personal experiences and recollections this book documents how far-reaching the consequences of Summerland have been and demonstrates why the lessons it taught must never be forgotten.
Author and Summerland survivor Ruth McQuillan-Wilson has spent nearly fifty years pondering the reasons behind the disaster while also examining similar events worldwide.
Format : Softback, A5
Pages : 248
Publication Date : 1st February 2023
Publisher : Lily Publications
100 Years of the Manx Grand Prix by David Wright
£28.50
Celebrating 100 years of the Manx Grand Prix in 2023. By David Wright.
Hardback, 212 pages, published November 2022.
Published by The Manx Motor Cycle Club Ltd
NB. Price includes a postage supplement of £3.50 due to the weight of the book (1.5kg).
The Isle of Man Mountain Course is acknowledged as the most formidable of racing circuits. Best known for the annual Tourist Trophy (TT) meeting contested by professional motorcycle racers, for 100 years it has also proved irresistibly appealing to the amateur racers who contest the Manx Grand Prix (MGP), many of whom have gone on to success at the TT and a select few have become World Champions.
This is the story of the 'Manx', its riders, races, its organisation by the Manx Motor Cycle Club and its turbulent 100 years of challenging the Isle of Man Mountain Course. With a lap distance of 37.4 miles, the Course runs over the Island's ordinary roads, through towns, villages and open countryside, before climbing the side of a mountain and then plunging back down to sea level. Many consider it to be the ultimate bike ride!
Gift vouchers for our shops...
£10 Gift Voucher to spend in store
£10.00
Purchase a gift voucher on our website for use in our shops in Port Erin and Ramsey. For free shipping, use code FREESHIPVOUCHER at checkout
New Isle of Man leisure maps...
Isle of Man Outdoor Leisure Map
£11.90
£8.90
New editions (2021) of the Isle of Man Outdoor Leisure Maps for both North and South of the Isle of Man available to purchase together at special price. Produced in full colour, scale 2.5 inches to 1 mile.
Weather Proof Isle of Man Outdoor Leisure Map
£19.98
£15.95
Free delivery to Isle of Man addresses for orders of £20 or more. Use code MANXSHIP at checkout.
Weather proof editions (2021) of the Isle of Man Outdoor Leisure Maps for both North and South of the Isle of Man available to purchase together at special price. Produced in full colour, scale 2.5 inches to 1 mile.
FREE SHIPPING to Isle of Man on orders over £20
Use code : MANXSHIP
Use code : MANXSHIP