Society and Culture

» A Manx Note Book
   A compendium of matters past and present related to the Isle of Man: genealogy, history, buildings including parish churches and lighthouses, Manx publications, 17th to 19th-century views of the island.
   http://www.manxnotebook.com/

» Basking Shark Project
   Includes scientific information, research, sharkwatch, Sharky Club, photographs and message board.

   
   http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/shark/

» Centre for Manx Studies
   A focal point for research into and teaching about the Isle of Man and its history. Provides assistance to researchers. Supported by Manx National Heritage, University of Liverpool and IOM Dept. of Education. Has a Manx Gaelic version of the site.

   
   http://dbweb.liv.ac.uk/manninagh/

» Friends of the Earth Isle of Man
   Isle of Man branch of Friends of the Earth. Campaign against a mass burn incinerator.

   
   http://www.foe.org.im/

» Gef - The Eighth Wonder of the World
   Explores the case of this talking mongoose, a poltergeist-like entity who allegedly haunted a family in Doarlish Cashen in the early 1930's. Overview of the story plus information about investigations.

   
   http://dalbyspook.110mb.com/

» Isle of Man Folklore
   Superstitions and four Manx legends from a collection of traditional tales compiled by Sophia Morrison in 1911.

   
   http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/folklore/

» Isle of Man Lesbian & Gay Switchboard
   Offering befriending, information and support, using counselling based skills, primarily to gay men and women living on the Island.

   
   http://www.gayinfo.org.im/

» Isle of Man Photographic Society
   Includes history and links to photos.

   
   http://iomphoto.20m.com/

» Isle of Man Yahoo Groups Mailing List
   Discussion, news and views for those interested in the island. Access for members only.

   
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IsleofMan/

» Manx Research Site
   Progress reports, papers and details on various Manx research projects. Forum for discussions on areas of Manx research.

   
   http://www.lafiya.net/research

» Shennaghys Jiu
   Celtic Youth Festival in the Isle of Man.

   
   http://www.shennaghys.org/

» THI's Den of Iniquity
   Discussion forums, daily cartoon strip, news, and chat.

   
   http://www.zedbogey.com/DOI

» The Treasury - Coins
   Details of the currency of the Isle of Man with images of all the current coins and notes in circulation, along with commemorative issues.

   
   http://www.gov.im/treasury/coins/

» Wikipedia: Tynwald Day
   Account of the island's national holiday and the ways in which it is celebrated.

   
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tynwald_Day