Documenting places and people over time…
This project is unique in the Isle of Man, and perhaps the world, in creating systematic and comprehensive photographic records of businesses and the people who work in them in whole towns and villages, and preserving them carefully for future generations to enjoy.
We have now also added a longitudinal dimension to the project and “Ten years on” photographic comparisons are now available for Peel, Laxey, Port Erin and Port St Mary.
And Ballasalla has joined the project in 2023 for its first survey.
We are grateful especially to Culture Vannin who contributed to all the “ten years on” projects. In addition, for individual projects, we had support from:
Peel Commissioners, Peel Heritage Trust, Corlett Bolton & Co; Garff Commissioners; Port Erin Commissioners, Visit Port Erin, Port St Mary Commissioners, Manx Ocean, and Malew Parish Commissioners.
We celebrate the foresight of all these groups in contributing to the recording of social and economic change in our local communities, which will be appreciated for generations to come.
LATEST NEWS
About Peel 2011: Ten years on
At the end of October ‘21 I spent a busy and enjoyable week in Peel visiting and photographing all the businesses I could find. People are often surprised to know there are as many as …
Hop-tu-naa in Peel
The atmosphere around Peel at the end of October 2011 was very upbeat. Many shop windows had been decorated ready for Hop Tu Naa at the end of the week and the pride in the …
Fireworks in Peel
Peel Commissioners’ Firework display and preparations, which took place on the Friday evening at the end of my week in Peel, October (yes October!) 2021. The event is held before the traditional November 5th in …
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