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The History Man

by Manx Radio

Terry Cringle's weekly look into different aspects of Manx history.

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Episodes

  1. The History Man - 18th December 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of Noble's Hospital.

  2. The History Man - 11th December 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the tithe riots in the Island in 1821.

  3. The History Man - 4th December 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry continues his look at the mining industry in the Isle of Man.

  4. The History Man - 27th November 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of the mining industry in the Isle of Man.

  5. The History Man - 20th November 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at a strike that took place at the Douglas Gaslight Company in the late 1800s.

  6. The History Man - 13th November 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the end of the First World War in 1918.

  7. The History Man - 6th November 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the visit of the Royal Navy Channel Fleet in 1907.

  8. The History Man - 30th October 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of the Smelt Monument in Castletown.

  9. The History Man - 23rd October 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the collapse of Dumbell's Bank in 1900.

  10. The History Man - 16th October 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry concludes his look at the robbery of the Bank of Mona in 1878.

  11. The History Man - 9th October 2022

    In this archive edition, we bring you the first part of Terry’s look back at the robbery of the Bank of Mona in 1878. You can hear the conclusion to this story in next week’s History Man podcast.

  12. The History Man - 2nd October 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of House of Keys elections.

  13. The History Man - 25th September 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at plans to install a chair lift to Douglas Head in 1963.

  14. The History Man - 18th September 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the introduction of regular air travel in the Isle of Man.

  15. The History Man - 4th September 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the life of David Dawsey Kewley.

  16. The History Man - 28th August 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of the Derby Castle Complex on Douglas Promenade.

  17. The History Man - 21st August 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the seamen's strike in 1966.

  18. The History Man - 14th August 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the behaviour of holiday makers on the Island in the early 1900s.

  19. The History Man - 7th August 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the beginnings of steam rail travel on the Island.

  20. The History Man - 31st July 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the vessel Glen Strathallan, and her own Colby Cubbin.

  21. The History Man - 24th July 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the Island's smuggling trade in the 1700.

  22. The History Man - 17th July 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of St Trinian's Church at the foot of Greeba Mountain.

  23. The History Man - 10th July 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at Manx Home Rule from 1867.

  24. The History Man - 3rd July 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the first democratic House of Keys elections in 1867.

  25. The History Man - 26th June 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks a the life of Vice Admiral The Earl Granville, Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man from 1937 - 1945.

  26. The History Man - 19th June 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of St George's Church in Douglas.

  27. The History Man - 12th June 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the very first TT Races in 1907.

  28. The History Man - 5th June 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of the telephone service in the Isle of Man.

  29. The History Man - 29th May 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the first manned flight from the Isle of Man in 1902.

  30. The History Man - 22nd May 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the life Peter and Nessy Heywood.

  31. The History Man - 15th May 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the Snaefell mining disaster in 1897.

  32. The History Man - 8th May 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the historic Red Pier.

  33. The History Man - 1st May 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at events surrounding the ownership of the Island in the 1400s.

  34. The History Man - 24th April 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the old singing halls in Douglas.

  35. The History Man - 17th April 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the role of town captains in the 1700s.

  36. The History Man - 10th April 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of the Victoria Clock Tower in Foxdale.

  37. The History Man - 3rd April 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the work of Bishop Isaac Barrow in the 1600s.

  38. The History Man - 27th March 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of the Tower of Refuge.

  39. The History Man - 20th March 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the imprisonment of Samuel Norris in 1916.

  40. The History Man - 13th March 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the invasion of Castle Rushen in 1313.

  41. The History Man - 6th March 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the 1926 UK General Strike and the impact it had on the Isle of Man.

  42. The History Man - 27th February 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at some buried treasure found in Douglas in the 1890s.

  43. The History Man - 20th February 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the building of the Baldwin Reservoir in the early 1900s.

  44. The History Man - 6th February 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the lesser known story of a banking collapse on the Island.

  45. The History Man - 30th January 2022

    In this archive editon, Terry looks at the life of James Woods, the man who carried out the first proper mapping of the Isle of Man, over 150 years ago.

  46. The History Man - 23rd January 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the great snow of 1895.

  47. The History Man - 16th January 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry goes back over 160 years to look at the 21st birthday of John Senhouse Goldie Taubman.

  48. The History Man - 9th January 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the huge rain storm that hit the Island in 1932.

  49. The History Man - 2nd January 2022

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the life of the composer Haydn Wood.

  50. The History Man - 19th December 2021

    In this archive edition, Terry looks at the history of the Laxey Wheel.

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Terry Cringle's weekly look into different aspects of Manx history.

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Terry Cringle's weekly look into different aspects of Manx history.

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