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Peggy was built for George Quayle, of Castletown, between 1789 and 1793 Roy Cottage is a Self Catering Manx holiday cottage, situated on the sea front, in Castletown, the ancient capital of the Isle of Man. Bringing news to the visitor of the Isle of Man. Archaeologists in the Isle of Man are preparing to…

There is still time to register for the inaugural Harbour2Harbour walk from Castletown to Port Erin this Sunday, May 11. People of all walking abilities are invited to participate in the event which is being sponsored by Friends Provident and will raise funds for Southern Communities Initiatives, Southern Befrienders and Sport Erin. The walk starts…

Peggy was built for George Quayle, of Castletown, between 1789 and 1793 An archaeological dig is under way to free what is believed to be the world’s oldest yacht from a cellar in the Isle of Man. The vessel, Peggy, was built for Castletown politician and bank owner George Quayle between 1789 and 1793. After…

Archaeologists will today start work at the Nautical Museum in Castletown, home of the world’s oldest yacht, the 200-year old Peggy. Roy Cottage is a Self Catering Manx holiday cottage, situated on the sea front, in Castletown, the ancient capital of the Isle of Man. Bringing news to the visitor of the Isle of Man.…

The humble lawnmower became one of the star attractions at Castletown’s Southern Agricultural Show, with the event’s first sit-on lawnmower rally. A field of 13 budding champions entered their machines in the circuit racing in front of an impressive crowd. Organiser – and competitor – Robert Comish said it could become a regular fixture at…

Manx National Heritage is currently embarking upon an ambitious five-year programme to conserve and study Castletown’s 18th century yacht, The Peggy, housed in the cellar of the Nautical Museum. The Peggy was built for George Quayle of Castletown, one of three similar vessels built for the Quayle family between 1789 and 1793. She is a…

THIS month welcomes the return of the Isle of Man Railway’s 1940’s Island at War weekend. On the weekend of August 18 and 19, you can step back in time and enjoy an action-packed two days of unique 1940s wartime events. The Home Guard will be returning to Douglas station issuing IDs and practising bayonet…

CASTLETOWN Railway Station is the last remaining wholly-original station on the island’s steam railway network, and thanks to the efforts employee Grant Taylor, the listed building is looking better than ever. Grant’s work improving the area didn’t go unnoticed by former Castletown commissioner Carol Quine, who has nominated him for the green award in the…

CASTLETOWN’S World Tin Bath Championships have been shortlisted in a competition being run by a UK national magazine. The Countryfile Magazine Awards for Britain’s quirkiest event 2012 feature the races, which take place annually in Castletown harbour attracting a large crowd of cheering spectators. The tin bath races, which occur this year on July 7,…