StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: House of Manannan

On display in the House of Manannan, Peel Bell from the 1904 "Manxman" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TSS_Manxman_(1904) Life Ring from "Ellan Vannin" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Ellan_Vannin_(1883) The wiki articles give more details.

Stern, note the leaf shaped blades of the rowing oars and the heavy steering oar. -/-/- This diorama depicts the beaching of a typical Viking longship by her crew. The vessel displayed is Odin's Raven, a 2/3 scale replica of the Gokstad ship. She sailed from Trondheim, Norway to Peel, arriving on the 5th July 1979. The project to build an sail her was part of the 1979 Manx Millenium Celebrations [There were a few concessions with the use of some modern materials, plus the inclusion of a safety engine] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin%27s_Raven -/-/- For info ; Odin's Ravens were Huginn and Muninn, who flew all over the world & reported their observations to the Old Norse deity.

-/-/- This diorama depicts the beaching of a typical Viking longship by her crew. The vessel displayed is Odin's Raven, a 2/3 scale replica of the Gokstad ship. She sailed from Trondheim, Norway to Peel, arriving on the 5th July 1979. The project to build an sail her was part of the 1979 Manx Millenium Celebrations [There were a few concessions with the use of some modern materials, plus the inclusion of a safety engine] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin%27s_Raven -/-/- For info ; Odin's Ravens were Huginn and Muninn, who flew all over the world & reported their observations to the Old Norse deity.

I believe that, traditionally, these "beasts" were removeable features. This is a rather splendid example. -/-/- This diorama depicts the beaching of a typical Viking longship by her crew. The vessel displayed is Odin's Raven, a 2/3 scale replica of the Gokstad ship. She sailed from Trondheim, Norway to Peel, arriving on the 5th July 1979. The project to build an sail her was part of the 1979 Manx Millenium Celebrations [There were a few concessions with the use of some modern materials, plus the inclusion of a safety engine] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin%27s_Raven -/-/- For info ; Odin's Ravens were Huginn and Muninn, who flew all over the world & reported their observations to the Old Norse deity.

Nameplate The three posts along the midline are used to support the mast and sail. Also act as oar racks. Personal belongings are kept in chests, which become benches for the crew when rowing. -/-/- This diorama depicts the beaching of a typical Viking longship by her crew. The vessel displayed is Odin's Raven, a 2/3 scale replica of the Gokstad ship. She sailed from Trondheim, Norway to Peel, arriving on the 5th July 1979. The project to build an sail her was part of the 1979 Manx Millenium Celebrations [There were a few concessions with the use of some modern materials, plus the inclusion of a safety engine] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin%27s_Raven -/-/- For info ; Odin's Ravens were Huginn and Muninn, who flew all over the world & reported their observations to the Old Norse deity.

-/-/- This diorama depicts the beaching of a typical Viking longship by her crew. The vessel displayed is Odin's Raven, a 2/3 scale replica of the Gokstad ship. She sailed from Trondheim, Norway to Peel, arriving on the 5th July 1979. The project to build an sail her was part of the 1979 Manx Millenium Celebrations [There were a few concessions with the use of some modern materials, plus the inclusion of a safety engine] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin%27s_Raven -/-/- For info ; Odin's Ravens were Huginn and Muninn, who flew all over the world & reported their observations to the Old Norse deity.

Outside the House of Manannan in Peel is this group of figures. They form part of the Odin's Raven display.

Thought for the day outside the House of Manannan, Peel. [Part of this museum was the Peel railway station]. Picnic tables give a good view of the harbour / marina and Peel Castle in the distance. . [Originally posted on 30th May 2021 but not "unlocked". Reposted on 13th Sept 2023 and unlocked a little later]

Outside the museum and under the veranda roof [now, I ask myself, was it originally the platform canopy ? the decorative top of the cast iron pillar makes that possible] we found a series of picnic benches. This was the least mucky one - the staff were clearing the rest, it had been busy and they were short-staffed [as a couple of people were not at work - holidays, I think].

A group listening to tales of the railway that used to run to Peel. We are standing -approximately - on the railway station platform, there are some suggestions of a campaign for a re-opening of the route. A few minutes later, we waved at {sounds of] the departing train - re-enacting the departure of the last train to Douglas. A recording of the correct sound effects was provided ... [This is part of the shop, in the House of Manannan, the museum in Peel. Most of this building in on a site that was formerly the Peel Railway station.

The House of Manannan was built in 1997 around the repurposed Peel Railway Station and the part of the site that had been used in 1979 to house "Odin's Raven". The original station dates from the Peel to Douglas line opening in 1873, it was closed in September 1968.