The Great Laxey Wheel - Isle of Man
The Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world. The wheel was used to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex.
The Triskelion is visible on the front of the wheel. However it is backwards; this happened by accident when transferring the image on to the wall, they forgot to reverse the image so it is actually a mirror image of the authentic Three Legs of Mann
The Laxey Wheel with tourists on it in July, 2008.The 150th anniversary of the Lady Isabella was celebrated by the people of Laxey with a grand Fayre on Saturday 24 September 2004. It is currently maintained by Manx National Heritage as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail.
The Wheel features today on the reverse side of the £20 notes issued by the Isle of Man Government
The Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail, Isle of Man
Laxey Wheel
lt was built in 1854 to pump water from the mineshafts and named Lady Isabella after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope who was the island's governor at that time.
The Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world. The wheel was used to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the 'Great Laxey Mines' industrial complex.
The 150th anniversary of the Lady Isabella was celebrated by the people of Laxey with a grand Fayre on Saturday 24 September 2004. It is currently maintained by Manx National Heritage as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail.
The Mine
The mine employed over 600 miners at its peak producing lead, copper, silver and zinc until it closed in 1929. In 1965 the Manx Government bought the wheel and site. The wheel was restored and, in 1989, it was put under the control of Manx National Heritage.
Laxey Wheel - Isle of Man
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It was built in 1854 to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex. It was named Lady Isabella after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope, who was the island's governor at that time.
The 150th anniversary of the Lady Isabella was celebrated by the people of Laxey with a grand fayre on Saturday 24 September 2004. It is currently maintained by Manx National Heritage as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail.
The wheel features today on the reverse side of the £20 notes issued by the Isle of Man Government
The triskelion on the front of the wheel is backwards. This happened by accident when transferring the image onto the wall; they forgot to reverse it, so it is actually a mirror image of the symbol of Mann.A water-powered wheel was used because the Isle of Man does not have a supply of coal for a steam-powered pump.
Water from the surrounding area – including the local river – is collected in a cistern, which is above the level of the top of the wheel. A closed pipe connects the cistern to the top of the wheel; thus the water flows up the tower as an inverted syphon. The water falls from the pipe into the buckets (formed from wooden slats on the circumference) and makes the wheel rotate in what is described as the 'reverse' direction. The crank has a throw of 4 feet (1.2 m) and connects to a counterweight and to a very long rod. This rod runs along the rod viaduct to the pumping shaft where the 8 feet (2.4 m) stroke is converted by T-rockers into a pumping action.
Most of the wheel and rod is made of wood; however, key mechanical parts are metal to provide tension and bearing surfaces. The rod has attached wheels at intervals to permit the stroke's motion with minimal friction.
Diameter: 72 ft 6 in.
Circumference: 210 ft 6 in.
Width: 6 ft.
Delivery: 250 imperial gallons (1,100 l) of water a minute from the Laxey mines some 200 yards (180 m) away and 1,500 feet (460 m) below ground
Mine
The mine employed over 600 miners at its peak, producing lead, copper, silver and zinc, until it closed in 1929. In 1965 the Manx Government bought the wheel and site. The wheel was restored; in 1989, it was put under the control of Manx National Heritage.
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Laxey Wheel Isle Of Man
The largest working waterwheel in the world, used to pump water out of the ore mines.
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The Great Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man
The Laxey Wheel on the Isle of Man is the biggest working water wheel in the world.
Great Laxey wheel
The Laxey Wheel (also known as Lady Isabella) is a large waterwheel built into the hillside above the village of Laxey in the Isle of Man. Designed by Robert Casement, the wheel has a 72-foot-6-inch (22.1 m) diameter, is 6 feet (1.8 m) wide and revolves at approximately three revolutions per minute.
It was built in 1854 to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex. It was named Lady Isabella after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope, who was the island's governor at that time.
The 150th anniversary of the Lady Isabella was celebrated by the people of Laxey with a grand fayre on Saturday 24 September 2004. It is currently maintained by Manx National Heritage as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail.
The wheel features today on the reverse side of the £20 notes issued by the Isle of Man Government.
A water-powered wheel was used because the Isle of Man does not have a supply of coal for a steam-powered pump.
Water from the surrounding area – including a number of local springs and streams – is collected in a cistern, which is above the level of the top of the wheel. A closed pipe connects the cistern to the top of the wheel; thus the water flows up the tower as an inverted syphon. The water falls from the pipe into the buckets (formed from wooden slats on the circumference) and makes the wheel rotate in what is described as the 'reverse' direction - it is a pitchback wheel. The crank has a throw of 4 feet (1.2 m) and connects to a counterweight and to a very long rod. This rod runs along the rod viaduct to the pumping shaft where the 8 feet (2.4 m) stroke is converted by T-rockers into a pumping action.
Most of the wheel and rod is made of wood; however, key mechanical parts are metal to provide tension and bearing surfaces. The rod has attached wheels at intervals to permit the stroke's motion with minimal friction.
Delivery: 250 imperial gallons (1,100 l) of water a minute from the Laxey mines some 200 yards (180 m) away and 1,500 feet (460 m) below ground.
The mine employed over 600 miners at its peak, producing lead, copper, silver and zinc, until it closed in 1929. In 1965 the Manx Government bought the wheel and site. The wheel was restored; in 1989, it was put under the control of Manx National Heritage.
The Laxey Wheel - Isle of Man - 01/07/15
The Laxey Wheel (also known as Lady Isabella) is a large waterwheel built in the village of Laxey in the Isle of Man. Designed by Robert Casement, it has a 72-foot-6-inch (22.1 m) diameter, is 6 feet (1.83 m) wide and revolves at approximately three revolutions per minute. The Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world. It was built in 1854 to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the ‘Great Laxey Mines’ industrial complex. The wheel was named Lady Isabella after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope who was the island's governor at that time.
The 150th anniversary of its construction was celebrated by the people of Laxey with a grand Fayre on Saturday 24 September 2004. It is currently maintained by Manx National Heritage as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail.
Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man 2012. Largest water wheel in the world ?
Called The Lady Isabella and reputed to be the largest waterwheel in the world. For a modest fee you can climb to the top, and spend hours on the wonderful maze of scenic walks and, with the free loan of a hard hat, enter the actual lead mine. My Japanese friend was impressed with the silence of all this power generated from what seems like an impossibly small quantity of water. The ultimate green machine. Well worth the gate money come rain or shine.
Also check out the water wheels of Hama. One of them may prove to be larger. They certainly are impressive. See:
Laxey town has a large selection of pubs and cafes and the Mill Shop offers high quality souvenirs including Manx woollen tartan, woven in house. On certain days there is the unique opportunity to travel behind the restored mine steam engines the Ant and the Bee and every day in season you can climb aboard the vintage Mountain Railway to reach the top of Snaefell at over 2,000 feet asl and take the Victorian Electric Railway to Douglas or Ramsey. All these opportunities, within a short walk, makes Laxey a great day out for all the family.
The Laxey Wheel Drone Tour
A quick flight around the world's largest running water wheel in Laxey on the Isle of Man. Shot on the DJI Mavic Air.
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Isle of Man hill walking - Snaefell
Climbing the Isle of Man's only hill high enough to be classed as a mountain (standing proud at 2036 feet - 36 feet over the mountain threshold according to the UK definition)
Film footage of Douglas, Laxey Wheel & Isle of Man, UK from the1950s
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A Somewhat Lame Video of the Laxey Wheel in Isle of Man.
I think the Laxey Wheel is awesome and I enjoyed my visit to the site and the Isle of Man very much, but I am not a very good filmmaker. So,
sound is terrible. Video amateur. Nevertheless, this is the Laxey Wheel.
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Peel Castle
A Viking stronghold, Peel Castle stands on St Patrick's Isle, linked to the town of Peel by a causeway. The rugged coastline and the ruins of the castle outer walls make this an interesting stop.
Niarbyl Bay
Down a long winding lane, past the cafe and steep hill, you arrive at Niarbyl Bay.
Secluded and quaint, you suddenly feel like a fisherman from years gone by.
The Calf of Man
Calf of Man is a 2.50-square-kilometre island, off the southwest coast. It is separated from the Isle of Man by a narrow stretch of water called the Calf Sound.
There is a cafe and some rugged walking trails too keep you occupied, and on some days you can see the seals basking on the rocks
Cregneash
A small charming village with a tourist museum, seen on map above.
Home to a flock of the rare four-horned Loaghtan sheep, much of the village is made up of a living museum with the small white cottages forming the exhibits. Inside the victorian farming and fishing equipment is displayed and demonstrated.
Isle of Man Steam Railway
Starting in Douglas and steaming east to Port Erin via Castletown this narrow gauge railway is a must do attraction. The scenery is stunning and is a superb way to spend an hour or so chugging along the countryside.
CastleTown
CastleTown is the former Capital of Manx, and is home to Rushen Castle. The narrow streets and fishing cottages make this a delightful place to walk around.
It also holds the annual world tinbath championships
Ballaglass Glen
lovely glen to walk through, a nice wooded area with the river flowing through the middle of it with some fantastic waterfalls, and there’s a fairy house hidden along the river too. Plenty of quirks for kids too like the wizard statue along one of the paths.
Manx Electric Railway
Running from Douglas to Ramsey via Laxey this has to be the most picturesque heritage railway (tramway) I have ever been on.
Starting in Laxey and part of the Manx Electric Railway, the Snaefell Mountain Railway offers daily services to the summit.
Laxey Wheel and Mine
Built in 1854 to pump water from the attached mine, Lady Isabella as she is known is the largest surviving wheel of its kind in the world.
Ramsey
Harbour town on the MANX Electric railway route.
Port Erin Fish and Chips
With thanks to IOM Railway for use of image for rail route.
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Isle of Man - The Laxey Wheel July 2009
The Lady Isabella water wheel, named after former Lieutenant Governor Hope's wife is also known as the Laxey Wheel.
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It was built in 1854 by Robert Casement, a Laxey native and talented engineer. The Laxey Wheel remains the largest working waterwheel in the world. The wheel has a diameter of 72ft and a circumference of 227ft. It was used to pump 250 gallons of water a minute from the Laxey mines some 200 yards away and 1500ft below ground. The mines employed over 600 miners at its peak producing lead, copper, silver and zinc till the mines closed in 1929. In 1965 the government bought the wheel and site. Restoration occurred and in 1989 it was put under the control of Manx National Heritage. Tourists had long come to see the wheel, even when the mines were still in use and they continue to come to this day.
A day trip to Laxey Wheel
The Laxey Wheel (Lady Isabella)
The worlds largest running wooden water wheel, Isle Of Man
Isle of Man Tour 2015-Pt 25
Welcome to Part 25 of our tour! It's Thursday the 30th July and we head out from Tynwald1 to Laxey for a visit to the World's biggest working water wheel, Lady Isabella. On this part we leave Port Erin and arrive at Dumbells Terrace and park Silvia up. Please see the next parts for the continuation of our visit to Laxey Wheel. Thanks for watching and please comment, Like and Subscribe. FJR Biker Paul & Lynn!
The Great Laxey Mine Railway, Isle of Man 2009
Hidden in the valley below the main road is a wonderful steam railway. A reconstruction of the original line designed to carry ore to the washing floor it reopened in 2004. Running for a quarter of a mile with low cost return trips. This service runs on Saturdays and bank holidays throughout the summer.
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