Best Manx Culture Podcasts (2025)

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - Happy 90th birthday to No Limit - and the scary end to the serial! 27:23

2M ago27:23

27:23

As the George Formby classic film No Limit prepares to celebrate it's 90th birthday, we hear from people involved in making - and showing - it back in 1935 - and it's the final episode of our archive serial - The Little Dark Cupboard - spoiler alert - it's scary!!By Radio Manx Ltd

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - more fascinating true stories from the last century - and our archive serial is reaching a gripping finale! 31:09

2M ago31:09

31:09

ETHEL GALE - aged 98 - is full of stories of life down North at the turn of the last century and LAURENCE KERMODE - breaking records by being the oldest person ever to win a class in The Guild when he was aged 100, talks about his early years and his start in the entertainment world. Plus the penultimate episode of our archive serial - The Little D…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - Great stories from Stanley Karran and David & Terry go to the pictures! 27:02

2M ago27:02

27:02

Stanley Karran, born in 1910, lived his whole life in Cregneash - so his fascinating stories are packed with gems of knowledge about the area - and David Callister and Terry Cringle go to the pictures, and chat with some of the cinema managers from the heyday of tourismBy Radio Manx Ltd

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - Manx Radio in 1971, 4,000 Irish Sea crossings, and our serial takes a dark turn! 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

David Callister talks with Cecil Mitchell, who was given an award after crossing the Irish Sea over 4,000 times on Steam Packet vessels, and Charles Kelly recalls the joys of the Douglas Picture Houses in the early 1900's - plus Episode 5 of 'The Little Dark Cupboard' and a chance to hear the sound of Manx Radio in 1971…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - with an auction, a ghost, a shop - and another episode of our archive serial! 29:01

3M ago29:01

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In THE ARCHIVE ROOM this week we visit an auction - all the worldly goods of Dr Alexander Cannon, and a haunted church - St Barnabas in Douglas, then go shopping in 1970's Ramsey - and we finish with another episode in our archive serial - The Little Dark Cupboard, first broadcast on Manx Radio exactly 50 years ago.…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - Dr Alexander Cannon - showman, or healer? And a new character emerges in Episode 3 of The Little Dark Cupboard 28:07

3M ago28:07

28:07

Dr Alexander Cannon was a Doctor who also longed to be a magician. What happened in his private clinic and in his theatre is told by people who were there. Howard Simcocks talks about overcoming total blindness in the 1940's and there's Episode 3 of The Little Dark CupboardBy Radio Manx Ltd

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - where we meet Bill Dennard building an airport and Joan Speedie nursing before the NHS 34:35

3M ago34:35

34:35

Bill Dennard was a young surveyor who came to the Island at the end of the 2nd World War, to start building the 4 runways for Ronaldsway Airport, and Joan Speedie remembers her life as a nurse at Nobles before the arrival of the NHS. Plus there's Episode 2 of The Archive Room serial - The Little Dark Cupboard…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - 3 formidable former MHK's - and the first episode of our new serial! 29:13

4M ago29:13

29:13

90-year-old Kathleen Green remembers being footloose and fancy free in Dalby; Miss Jean Thornton-Duesbury reflects on life in Bishopscourt; Mrs Elspeth Quayle (MHK for Castletown from 1971 to 1981) and Miss Katherine Cowin (MHK for Douglas East from 1971 to 1976) reflect on their time in Government, and we've the first part of our new serial from t…

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THE BEST OF THE ARCHIVE ROOM - SO FAR! An end-of-year collection of funny and fascinating stories told by the people who were there! 53:19

5M ago53:19

53:19

We're ending a year in The Archive Room with another chance to hear a great collection of funny and fascinating stories of Island life in years gone by - told by the people who were there. Ellen (Cissy) O’Brien and Inkerman Faragher remember life in the Douglas Children's Home, Laura Briggs recalls a frightening incident during World War II, Charli…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - an energetic salesman, a trip to the Baldwin Valley, a farewell to the Lady of Mann - and more! 30:37

8M ago30:37

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In The Archive Room this week .... Louise Quirk talks with Captain Corteen in 1971 as the Lady of Mann made a farewell trip to the Calf of Man before leaving the Isle of Man for good. Historian Peter Kelly talks to David Callister about the very early days of the Gaiety Theatre - and we get a first taste of electronic music from the Sulby Phantom B…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - Remembering Nellie Brennan - and going to Ballaugh - but not as we know it! 30:34

8M ago30:34

30:34

In The Archive Room this week, we use a vintage episode of The History Makers, and an episode of Kelly's Eye, to recall the inspiring story of Nellie Brennan - the "Mother" of Manx nursing. Then we go North to Ballaugh - where a young Laura Briggs spent 4 years as a member of the Manx Women's Land Army during the Second World War - but this isn't a…

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An anniversary, an army, an advocate, and a few vintage commercials - we're turning back time in The Archive Room again! 27:09

8M ago27:09

27:09

The year is 1980 - the 150th anniversary of the IOM Steam Packet Company - General Manager Sydney Shimmin shares stories from past and present; Teacher Irene Shimmin gets a surprise new career when she goes to hire a hall, and Advocate Martin Moore shares memories of childhood and early working years - but please don't take the vintage adverts too …

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A lighthearted look behind the microphones at Manx Radio - a Governor goes ploughing - and poems that capture Manx life 27:10

9M ago27:10

27:10

In The Archive Room this week - Dee Lewis reflects on 16 very varied years working at Manx Radio; we discover just how difficult it is to make a radio commercial, and a Governor tries his hand at ploughing at Cronk-y-Voddy. Plus - two very different poems - one by Patsy Everett and another by Ronnie Fell - offer snapshots of Island life…

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The great flood of '82, a Flying Flea and a Luton Minor, and Radio Isabella takes to the airwaves - we tell their stories - and more - in The Archive Room tonight! 27:22

9M ago27:22

27:22

In The Archive Room this week - Charles Guard reports on the 1982 flood - the worst the Island had ever experienced; former Lt Governor Sir Laurence New shares some Tynwald Day thoughts; inventor and adventurer Jack Carine is remembered by his two daughters, and Radio Isabella takes to the air - from its studios in Laxey Primary School!…

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Film making, family life, an airship - and a little tribute to a big man - our own John Kaneen RVB 27:25

9M ago27:25

27:25

Kathleen Morrey recalls the time her home was used as a film set - John Kelly recalls his years as a butcher in Peel - residents of Glenside are full of tales of family life - Group Captain David Scouller talks about an airship - and we celebrate a very famous song that would never have been written, had it not been for our own John Kaneen ..... it…

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Life in a Children's Home, wartime experiences, raising seven children, and 40 years in the world of politics - that was life for two tough Manxies - meet them here! 27:20

9M ago27:20

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In this first programme of the new series, David Callister talks with Inkerman Faragher and with Ellen O'Brien (also known as Cissy) Born in 1924 and 1922 respectively, they both spent the majority of the childhood in the Children's Home in Douglas, following the death of their parents. Here they share memories of their childhood, including being f…

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The Carnyx - a conversation with Dr. John Purser 27:12

11M ago27:12

27:12

Send us a text www.celticartspodcast.com Stiofán speaks with Dr. John Purser about the ancient Celtic intrument The Carnyx, it's history and evidence, discoveries, composed music and the reproduction of one in the early 1990s. Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/cel…

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Contemporary Celtic Art, how it was revived and it's history 19:00

11M ago19:00

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Send us a text Professor Etienne Rynne, for the Blackrock Society in 2007, wrote on the revival of Celtic Art. His article is read out to the listener in full. Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/celticartspodcast or [email protected] if you so wish. If yo…

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More nuggets of nostalgia as we take a last look, for this year, at the shelf marked Tourist Trophy in the Archive Room 32:03

11M ago32:03

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This programme has extra content, not in the broadcast edition! A potted history of the TT Races - from journalist and race commentator Geoff Cannell, teaches us that, in its early days, it didn't involve bikes at all, and even when the bikes did join in, the race was never about speed! Manx Radio's first Managing Director, John Grierson, explains …

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Artist Taster - Celtic Artist KR Australia 3:25

12M ago3:25

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Send us a text This is a promotional snippit from the interview with KR Celtic Artist who lives in Australia. Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/celticartspodcast or [email protected] if you so wish. If you wish to subscribe please go to www.celticartspod…

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Folklore - Three Manx Tales 11:52

12M ago11:52

11:52

Send us a text Three Manx tales are read by Stiofán. The making of Mann, How the Manx Cat lost it's tail and The Coming of St. Patrick. Somewhere in there you'll also discover how the Manx Triskelion came about! (If you believe it). This episode is just a small taster of what you can expect to hear in the Folklore story section of Celtic Arts Podca…

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Culture - Irish Bones. The world's second oldest instrument as told and played by Tom from Irish Bones. 24:40

12M ago24:40

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Send us a text Tom Connelly tells us all about the ancient instrument of the Bones. He alludes to it's Celtic Heritage but also it's worldwide heritage. Later he plays a little jig and a reel for us. Go raibh maith agat Tom from www.irishbones.com Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact u…

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Ireland's Celtic Revival first masterwork 'The Cromlech on Howth' Stiofán and Stephen Walker discuss 31:45

12M ago31:45

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Send us a text Stephen Walker joins me and lends me his expertise on the Celtic Revival Masterpiece the book The Cromlech on Howth, art by Margaret Stokes. Some Celtic knotwork is discussed towards the end of the interview. Enjoy listening, Go raibh maith agaibh Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesita…

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Culture - A conversation about Cornish Hurling. PLEASE NOTE Audio quality not wonderful in places. 13:23

12M ago13:23

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Send us a text Gerry and Stiofán discuss the Celtic game of Cornish Hurling. Unknown to the host beforehand it's a new discovery. There's a little bit of Collar and Elbow in the episode and a little of two old fellows giving out. The audio on this episode isn't great. Regardless it is still worth listening to. Support the show We hope that you find…

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Irish Folktale Short - King Underwaves Daughter 8:52

12M ago8:52

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Send us a text Read from a 1904 Dún Dealgan Press version. This story was adapted for children of the time. Enjoy, Go raibh maith agaibh. Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/celticartspodcast or [email protected] if you so wish. If you wish to subscribe pl…

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Irish Folktale - An Giolla Dachair 12:05

12M ago12:05

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Send us a text A reading of An Giolla Dachair taken from a 1904 publication. It's not very well read by me to be honest so I expect to re-record this at some stage. Try it out though. Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/celticartspodcast or [email protected]…

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Irish Folktale short - Ailne's Revenge 9:24

12M ago9:24

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Send us a text A reading from 1904 book published by Dún Dealgan Press called Ailne's Revenge. Enjoy the short story, go raibh maith agaibh (Thank you) Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/celticartspodcast or [email protected] if you so wish. If you wish t…

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Irish Folktale short - Cú Chulainn and Emer 8:17

12M ago8:17

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Send us a text A short story published by Dún Dealgan press around 1904. Cú Chulainn and Emer. Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/celticartspodcast or [email protected] if you so wish. If you wish to subscribe please go to www.celticartspodcast.com Go rai…

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Culture - INDIANA STONES Part 2 12:24

12M ago12:24

12:24

Send us a text www.celticartspodcast.com David Keohan, aka Indiana Stones describes seeking out and finding Liam O'Flaherty's stone from 'The Stone' on the Aran Islands. A day he says changed his life. Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/celticartspodcast or celtica…

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Culture - INDIANA STONES - PART 1 26:24

12M ago26:24

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Send us a text www.celticartspodcast.com Indiana Stones aka David Keohan tells us about his journey combing the country for Ireland's lost ancient lifting stones. He's a former kettlebell world champion who discovered lifting stones was much more interesting, including the stories behind them. A wonderful episode. Support the show We hope that you …

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Very short Sample 3:09

12M ago3:09

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Send us a text A sample part episode of the content that Celtic Art Podcast is proud to produce. Here Celtic Wrestling or Wrasslin' in Cornwall is being discussed. Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/celticartspodcast or [email protected] if you so wish. I…

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Australian Celtic Artist Kris Ramsay - please click on her website in description for visuals 46:55

12M ago46:55

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Send us a text www.celticartspodcast.com Australian Celtic Artist Kris Ramsay joins me to discuss her work, a lot of which is designed so those with visual impairment can experience it. She is also a living breathing Celtic Warrior who engages in full contact competitive sword fighting and goes by the name Sgáthach Ramsay, it is something that brin…

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Celtic Culture - Cornish Wrasslin' Part 2 with Gerry Cawley 23:56

12M ago23:56

23:56

Send us a text www.celticartspodcast.com Gerry continues the discussion on Wrasslin'. Looking at some wonderful history and unique traditions as well as some general chat. Support the show We hope that you find this episode interesting and please don't hesitate to contact us on facebook.com/celticartspodcast or [email protected] if you so…

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Celtic Culture - Cornish Wrasslin' Part 1 with Gerry Cawley 21:18

12M ago21:18

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Send us a text www.celticartspodcast.com In this part 1 of Wrasslin' Gerry Cawley gives a great background of the Celtic Sport of Cornish Wrestling, some of it's history, where it is now and some technical details. It's a wonderful interview to start Celtic Arts Podcast and send it on it's way. Support the show We hope that you find this episode in…

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Get your leathers and your helmet on - we're travelling back in time to find vintage TT stories and soundbites! 25:02

12M ago25:02

25:02

From the shelf marked TOURIST TROPHY in the Manx Radio Archive Room ..... Johnny Gelling shares stories of marshalling at the Highlander in his native Crosby Felix Gale explains how he built up a flourishing camping business in Glen Wyllin Politician Jack Nivison discusses how the Island's road surfaces were improved - and how it affected the road …

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WE'RE IN HOLIDAY MOOD IN THE ARCHIVE ROOM TONIGHT! 24:51

1y ago24:51

24:51

In this episode of The Archive Room, we take a closer look at the tourist industry on the Isle of Man in the years between the two Wars. In 1919 the Falcon Cliff Hotel was deemed a white elephant - it couldn't make money - but that was before Mr and Mrs Kane bought it in 1919 - and in the early 1920's turned its fortunes around. Tonight we find out…

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ELECTRIC CARS, TAXIS FOR STARS, AND BROADCASTING THE TT RACES! 24:49

1y ago24:49

24:49

We're on the move in The Archive Room this week ..... The Curator of the Marown Motor Museum tells David Callister about some of more unusual vehicles on display there; Alfred Duggan talks taxis - reminiscing about the early days of his business when he drove stars and sporting heroes around the Island - and Geoff Cannell and Charles Webster tell D…

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A COUPLE OF DOUGLAS BUTTIES - AND EVERYDAY LIFE ON THE CALF OF MAN! 25:11

1y ago25:11

25:11

In The Archive Room this week ..... Politician and former Speaker of the House of Keys, Victor Kneale CBE and his wife Thelma chat with David Callister (recorded in around the year 2003) about the need to keep the Manx language alive, and share some of the Manx words they use in everyday conversation. Leslie Garrett (born in 1932) reflects on the y…

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THOSE FIRST TT BROADCASTS ON MANX RADIO - DOT TILBURY KNOWS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED .... 26:09

1y ago26:09

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In The Archive Room this week - a young Dot Tilbury showcases her natural talent as a topical and hilariously funny entertainer - sharing all the behind-the-scenes adventures when Manx Radio first began live broadcasting of the TT Races: We make a first visit to the Baldwin Valley in the company of Manx Radio's Charles Webster talking with Tom Cowe…

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IT ALL STARTED IN A TRENDY LONDON TAVERN - 200 YEARS AGO! 24:29

1y ago24:29

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As part of Manx Radio's special series of programmes to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, in The Archive Room this week we explore the life of Sir William Hillary, a Yorkshireman who came to live in the Isle of Man, and having seen at first hand the significant and regular loss of life throu…

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...AND THE HORSE DECIDED "I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS" .... 24:38

1y ago24:38

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In The Archive Room this week, I'm selecting some gems from the shelf marked TRAVEL - David Callister talks with Wilson Gibb who, for the last 20 years of his working life, was Manager of the Douglas Horse Tram Service - but that wasn't how he started - the full and fascinating story is here! Celia Joughin and Edith Cutsforth joined the staff of Pe…

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DISREGARD EVERYTHING YOU'RE ABOUT TO EAT! 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

25:13

In The Archive Room this week, Eva Kane remembers a wartime royal engagement at the Howstrake Hotel in Onchan, Irene Shimmin recalls teaching in the 1950's, and her connection with the Douglas Carnival, and The Majorettes; we have our first meeting with Alfie Duggan - caddying at the Fort Anne Golf Links at the tender age of 8 - and Wilson Gibb sha…

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SIT DOWN, WHILE I THUMP YOU! 26:24

1+ y ago26:24

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In The Archive Room this week .... Irene Shimmin recalls a fascinating family history, shares some memories of her own childhood, and describes the start of her teaching career. Laurie Davies tells how wonderful childhood holidays in Ramsey filled him with a love for the Island which later shaped his life as a teacher and Jean Skinner (nee Corkish)…

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A 1920's childhood, holidaymakers, hoteliers, and interesting animals and their owners - find them all in The Archive Room 24:52

1+ y ago24:52

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Victor Kneale was born in 1918 and grew up in central Douglas - he recalls a happy childhood, and a time when the Island was over-run with holidaymakers - and every home welcomed them in. Mrs Nancy Mills takes John Kennaugh by surprise with her story of the Doctor and the monkey - and listen out for the mention of the donkey who liked to stop for a…

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We're back in The Archive Room - more stories of Island life, told by the people who were there. 25:04

1+ y ago25:04

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Legendary entertainer Dot Tilbury reflects on her childhood and shares some precious Christmas memories - there's also stories from Dot's working life in London in the Swinging 60's, and stories from her homecoming to the Island - and discovering the joy of working with the very talented and amusing Ian Qualtrough. There's a couple of stories from …

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We're taking a another stroll round The Archive Room - pausing at the shelf marked CHRISTMAS 24:35

1+ y ago24:35

24:35

The Three Wise Men of Manx Radio - Bernie Quayle, David Callister and Terry Cringle sit down round the table to share Christmas memories from their respective childhoods. Mother and Daughter Mary Radcliffe and Claire Quayle reflect on life on a poultry farm - for Mary, raising geese and turkeys, and preparing them for the table at Christmas, was ve…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - 26 OCTOBER 2023 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

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This is the last in the present series of The Archive Room Hollantide Day survives largely in name only nowadays, but once the 12th of November was a hugely important date in farming life - we explore the centuries-old traditions in conversation with two great countrymen - John Kennaugh and Harvey Briggs - with a little Manx history from Dr Fenella…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - 19 OCTOBER 2023 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

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In this week's episode, David Callister talks to Walter Clarke about his work in the late 1940's recording the last native Manx speakers. Walter explains the challenges of working with an American tape recorder and an unreliable electricity supply - but nevertheless managing to collect some wonderful stories of Island life - including various diffe…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - 12 OCTOBER 2023 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

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From the Manx Radio archives this week- David Callister talks with Mrs Daphne Corlett about her well-equipped Manx cottage kitchen, full of vintage items from the Edwardian and Victorian era. Euan Kelly of Kelly's Souvenirs explains how a passing interest became a very successful business, and Louise Quirk visits the Manx Museum to talk with techni…

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THE ARCHIVE ROOM - 5 OCTOBER 2023 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

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In this episode we go to Peel - to hear memories of fishing for herrings and producing kippers, as David Callister talks with Eddie Leece - famous as the founder of a museum devoted to Peel history, which became known as The Leece Museum. John Kennaugh chats with Callin Hudson to find out how herrings came to Dalby, and Peter Canipa, who ran Devera…

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