Isle of Man
- James Toseland, the current World Superbike Champion and MotoGP Rider
- Neil Hodgson, the 2003 Superbike and World Superbike Champion.
- George MacDonald Fraser, author
- Sir Norman Wisdom, comedian and actor.
- John Rhys Davies, actor.
- Andy Kershaw, DJ.
- Jeremy Clarkson, the journalist and broadcaster has a second home on the island.
- Nigel Mansell, 1992 Formula One and 1993 Indy Car World Champion
- Steve Hislop, former motorcycle world champion.
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See also
- Main list: List of basic Isle of Man topics
- Anglo-Manx
- Biota of the Isle of Man
- Coins of the Manx pound
- Isle of Man Incinerator
- List of not fully sovereign nations
- Manx cat
- Towns in the Isle of Man
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Notes
- ^ {http://www.isle-of-man.com/generalinformation/constitution&legal.shtml] the Isle of Man website
- ^ Both the Icelandic parliament and the Faroese parliament are older, but were abolished from 1800 to 1845 and 1816 to 1852, respectively.
- ^ Snaefell Mountain Railway. Isle of Man Guide. Maxima Systems Ltd. Retrieved on 2008-06-05. “From the top on a clear day it is said one can see the six kingdoms. The kingdom of Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, Mann and Heaven.”
- ^ Snaefell Mountain Railway. visitisleofman.com. Isle of Man Government. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
- ^ Snaefell Mountain Railway. Best Loved Hotels. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
- ^ Snaefell Summit. isle-of-man.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-05. “It is the answer to the often posed question as to where can one see seven kingdoms at the same time ? The seven Kingdoms being the four mentioned by Earl James, the Kingdom of Man, of Earth (in some answers that of Neptune) and of Heaven.”
- ^ Ian O'Leary Lecture
- ^ Isle of Man Census 2006 - Summary Results (PDF). Isle of Man Treasury. Isle of Man Government (December 2006). Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
- ^ http://www.bmdf.co.uk/ukaccessiontreaty.pdf
- ^ Direct Tax - Isle of Man Government
- ^ New Assessor Of Income Tax - Isle of Man Government
- ^ Forget Monaco: Isle of Man cuts tax to tempt super-rich - Tax, Money - Independent.co.uk
- ^ Isle of Man - About the Island
- ^ Transport Implications of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan: Report (PDF). JMP Consulting (2007-04-27). Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ The Isle of Man. A Social, Cultural and Political History. by R.H. Kinvig pp18 (1975) (3rd Edition) Liverpool University Press ISBN 0-85323-391-8
- ^ The Isle of Man. A Social, Cultural and Political History. by R.H. Kinvig pp18-19 (1975) (3rd Edition) Liverpool University Press ISBN 0-85323-391-8
- ^ Isle of Man - Factfile - Daily Life
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References
- Russel, G. 1988. Distribution and development of some Manx epiphyte populations. Helgolander Meeresunters. 42: 477 - 492.
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External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
- isleofman.com The Isle of Man online.
- Isle of Man Guide An extensive guide to the Isle of Man
- Manx Government A comprehensive site covering many aspects of Manx life from fishing to financial regulation
- CIA World Factbook listing for the Isle of Man
- Manx Scenes.com Extensive photographic library.
- Isle of Man Tour 360 degree pictures of the Isle of Man.
- Manxviews Over 1300 Manx images.
- Isle of Man at Britlink.
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