Unlocking our Sound Heritage

The team from Manx National Heritage bring us the final episode in this their last series of 'Unlocking Our Sound Heritage', with ‘The Victorians’. They take us on an audio tour of the Victorian era here on the Isle of Man, with such notable events as the Big Snow of 1895, the implementation of the Isle of Man Railways and, of course, the extraordinary feat of engineering that is the Laxey Wheel. To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage on Facebook and their website. Visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  

The team from Manx National Heritage bring us the second episode of Series 4 'Unlocking Our Sound Heritage', with the sound of Childhood and Games and Memories.  The next and final episode of this series - ‘The Victorians’ - will air Tuesday, 3rd January at 6pm. To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage on Facebook and their website. Visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  

The team from Manx National Heritage bring us their final series of the year, starting with a special programme bringing us Voices from Christmas Past. Hear about Manx Christmas traditions, including the children of Dhoon School performing The White Boys and childhood Christmas memories from Island residents. The next episode - ‘Childhood Games and Memories’ - will be aired on Boxing Day at 1230pm, available as a podcast after the programme. To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage on Facebook and their website. Visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  

In this, the final episode of the current series from Manx National Heritage, the team delve into their digital archives to bring us one of the most fascinating and entertaining programmes yet, with tales of Faeries, Fynoderees and the Moddhey Dhoo. Look out for Series 4 available later this year. To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage on Facebook and their website. Visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  

The charity responsible for the Isle of Man's natural and cultural heritage brings us the latest in their Autumn series of programmes.  This week, something a little different, as Nicola Tooms takes us on a journey through the Manx Language archive. You don't have to be a Manx speaker to enjoy the episode though, as there are recordings about Manx in English, including wonderful stories of how the Gaelg speakers were recorded in the first place. Visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage website, or join them on Facebook.

The charity responsible for the Isle of Man's natural and cultural heritage brings us a new series of programmes, on the topical theme this week of 'Harvest and Farming'. With tales of unruly farm animals, the hard graft involved in working the land and how harvest is celebrated. Visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage website, or join them on Facebook.

The charity responsible for the Isle of Man's natural and cultural heritage brings us the last in this current series of programmes, with 'Voices from the Arts' (extended podcast).  Find out what inspires the sculptor behind the familiar ‘Three Legs of Man’; what was it like to study art in the presence Archibald Knox? and hear Janet Gibb from the Grove in Ramsey recall the time she heard author Hall Caine speak. The team will be back in the Autumn with another series for us, but in the meantime, visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage website, or join them on Facebook.

The charity responsible for the Isle of Man's natural and cultural heritage brings us 'Holiday Voices', recalling seasons past from the Island's tourism boom. Visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage website, or join them on Facebook.

The charity responsible for the Isle of Man's natural and cultural heritage brings us the first of another fabulous 3-part series. We begin with Voices from the 2nd World War – those who fought, those who stayed behind, those who supported by offering their homes and businesses to help. Hear how Island Life was affected by this major historical event, from the mouths of those who were there. Visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage website, or join them on Facebook.

The charity responsible for the Isle of Man's natural and cultural heritage brings us another fabulous programme, this time celebrating the Island's most internationally celebrated event - the TT Races.   We're used to hearing TT riders and racers speaking about the event, but in this programme, we'll hear the voices of people who work behind the scenes to make it all happen and some of the fans who visit the Island year after year to enjoy it.  Visit www.imuseum.im and click on Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to listen to these and many more sound recordings from the Manx National Heritage Sound Archive.  To find out more about the charity visit the Manx National Heritage website, or join them on Facebook.