Isle of Man

Situated in the middle of the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is like a stepping-stone between the lands that surround it. In medieval times, it played an important role in the …

The Isle of Man TT - the world's most dangerous race - as seen through the eyes of Cummins, Martin, McGuinness and Dunlop. THAT NEAR DEATH THING is a life-affirming journey to the …

This book looks at a selection of 85 wreck sites around the Isle of Man (wrecks far from the shore or too deep for the sports diver are excluded). Each entry gives an extensive …

A guidebook to 40 walks exploring the Isle of Man. Covering the whole island, including the mountains, coast and National Glens, there are walks to suit all abilities, from shorter …

The Isle of Man has a rich transport heritage and once boasted the largest narrow gauge network in Britain with eight railways and tramways. Founded in 1870 and opened in 1874, …

Discover the history, behind-the-scenes stories and thrills of the world's greatest motorcycle road race. A visually-stunning book with amazing photography from this …

Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for playing the Joker, capturing the psychologically dark personality of a villain. Critics were stunned – just as how the villainous character of …

Isle of Man at War 1939-45 presents the remarkable story of the Manx people, and their homeland, in the most destructive conflict of the twentieth century. Few people are now aware …

During the mid-1930s, British and overseas newspapers were full of incredible stories about Gef, a 'talking mongoose' or 'man-weasel' who had allegedly appeared in the home of the …

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge County Geographies were designed to provide a series of concise guides to British regions. Aimed …