Laxey Railway Station
Dublin Core
Title
Laxey Railway Station
Subject
Culture,Immovable Culture Heritage,Tourism
Description
The Great Laxey Mine Railway is now a part of the Manx Electric Railway. It is a historic narrow-gauge railway located in the village of Laxey on the Isle of Man. The railway served the Great Laxey Mine, which was once one of the largest lead and zinc mines in the world. The railway was built in the late 19th century to transport ore and miners to and from the mine. Today, the railway is a popular tourist attraction and serves as a reminder of the island's mining heritage. The railway is an important part of the Isle of Man's cultural heritage and represents the island's industrial history.
Date
2023:05:03 14:48:45
Contributor
sd302
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Still Image
Date Submitted
05/08/2023 03:59:30 pm
License
In Copyright (InC)
Spatial Coverage
current, 54.23202,-4.40545;
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IMAGE
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DescriptionEN
The Great Laxey Mine Railway is now a part of the Manx Electric Railway. It is a historic narrow-gauge railway located in the village of Laxey on the Isle of Man. The railway served the Great Laxey Mine, which was once one of the largest lead and zinc mines in the world. The railway was built in the late 19th century to transport ore and miners to and from the mine. Today, the railway is a popular tourist attraction and serves as a reminder of the island's mining heritage. The railway is an important part of the Isle of Man's cultural heritage and represents the island's industrial history.
Citation
“Laxey Railway Station,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/1655.
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