A 16th-century obligation and covenant document recording an agreement between Hugh Salusbury, George Salusbury, and William Wright regarding a lease of tithes and commodities in the Isle of Man, held in trust by William Cotgreve of Chester. The document references the Earl of Derby's authority over the lease and illustrates early modern property arrangements and feudal relationships on the island.

A 1587 obligation/indenture between Hugh Salusbury, George Salisbury, and William Wright (parson of Warton) concerning a lease of tythes and commodities in the Isle of Man, held in trust by William Cotgreve of Chester. The document evidences early modern property arrangements in Man and the Earl of Derby's ownership interests. Relevant to understanding pre-Revestment Manx territorial and ecclesiastical administration.

A legal document concerning an agreement between the Duke of Atholl and Sir Charles Frederick and Edmund Hoskins regarding the sale or conveyance of Scottish estates. The document stipulates that searches shall be conducted to verify whether the estates are subject to any charges or encumbrances, with the Duke of Atholl obligated to produce affidavits or certificates by December 1st confirming the results of such searches.

A dual-language (English/Latin) transcription of a 1426 treaty between Norwegian and Scottish kings concerning sovereignty over the Hebrides and Isle of Mann. The document records delegated representatives from Eric of Pomerania (Norway) and James I of Scotland meeting in Bergen to ratify prior agreements between Magnus IV, Halo V, and Alexander III regarding territorial claims.

A tabular revenue abstract recording agricultural production by Manx parish, with measurements in bolls and bushels across five columns (likely representing different grain types or years). The data covers all major parishes of the Isle of Man with totals at the bottom, appearing to be an administrative record for taxation or tithes.

The approximate location of the findspot of an early prehistoric flint scatter.

Two Mesolithic Heavy Blade flakes found at an allotment next to Albany Road.

Prehistoric flint scatter. A single worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Albany Road in Peel by CH Cowley. The description is too vague to pinpoint and the grid reference relates to the midpoint on the road for indicative purposes only. The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.

The Albert Tower is a 14 metre high slate and granite tower, built in 1848 to commemorate the visit of Albert, Prince Consort in 1847.  It is located on Lhergy Frissell, overlooking the town of Ramsey.

This is a typical promontory site but there are no obvious signs of a ditch or bank indicative of a fort having been built here. An Iron Age or Early Medieval date is assumed.  There is shore access with a cleared channel.

Letter from newly arrived Lieutenant Governor Alex Shaw to Lord Grenville (Home Secretary), dated 5 January 1791, reporting his arrival on the Isle of Man and intention to take up office impartially. Shaw succeeded Colonel Dawson and indicates awareness of factional divisions on the Island.

Letter from newly arrived Lieutenant Governor Alex Shaw to Lord Grenville reporting his arrival on the Isle of Man on 30 December 1790 and his imminent swearing-in. Shaw notes the island's factional divisions and pledges impartial governance. This document is relevant to post-Revestment administration and internal island governance.

The findspot of an early prehistoric flint scatter.

The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1867 marks a rope works at this location together with the annotation 'Rope Works'.  The grid reference relates to the covered office / premises at the southern end of the walk. The rope walk is shown extending in a north-northeast direction for a distance of 100 metres, with an extension indicated to a total of 185 metres.  The rope walk eventually reached as far as the Meadow Mill complex, for a total of 260 metres. The Qualtrough family, whose timber yard has stood on the site for many years, record that the walk went under Alexandra Road by way of a tunnel.

The site of a Bronze Age burial cairn discovered during the construction of Alfred Pier in the late 19th century.

A Mesolithic occupation floor was identified beneath a later burial cairn (0097.00) during the construction of Alfred Pier in the late 19th century.

The stained glass window is at the rear of All Saints Church and is in seven columns. The window represents as its central figure that of St Paul preaching. At the head of the design are the figures of St George of England and St Louis of France, with the British Coat of Arms between. In the framework of the design are six angels bearing the armour of God. At the base are two angels holding a shield. Column 2: An engraved figure of a sailor fills the entire window frame, below the figure is etched "To all Seafarers lost at sea in Peace & War." Column 4: A celtic sword is shown with "1914 1918" either side of the handle. Below the handle is a green roundlet of leaves over the blade and beneath this and either side of the blade is "1939 1945". Below the sword tip is "LAND. AIR. SEA." At the base of this column hangs a Royal Air Force ensign. Column 6: Engraved figure of an airman in his flying suit. Etched above his head are the words "We will remember them". Below the figure is the following inscription: "In proud & thankful memory / of those of this Island, who died / whilst serving in the Royal / Air Force, & members of the / Royal Air Force Association, / Isle of Man Branch, who died / in the Winter Hill air disaster / 27th February 1958 a.d." The memorial window was unveiled on Sunday 10 February 1918 by the Lord Bishop. The window was designed and made by Messrs. J. Powell and Sons, of the Whitefriars Glass Works, London and was installed by Mr Royston, sculptor, of Douglas. The total cost of the window was £71 4s. Information provided by the Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee. Image courtesy of Chris Blyth, Isle of Man Photographic Society.

Below is leaf decoration, with further inscription underneath: "Erected by loving friends." White and grey marble plaque with black, red and gold lettering. Boer War. Unveilled by the Speaker of the House of Keys, Mr A. W. Moore, on Sunday 3 November 1901. The Vicar, the Rev. John Quine took the service, assisted by the Rev. Canon Moore, Vicar of Braddan (formerly of Lonan). (Isle of Man Times, 9 Nov 1901, p.17).

First World War. White and grey marble plaque with black and red lettering. Bordered by Celtic design.

Brass altar cross. Inscription has faded through polishing. Laurence Hall Walker was the son of Mrs M.H. Walker of 1 Chester Gate, Regents Park, London and the late Thomas Walker (Barrister-at-Law). Born at Altringham. Source: Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Manx trading vessels engaged in the eighteenth-century smuggling trade maintained commercial links with Dutch ports, and the Netherlands featured in the broader network of European trade that connected the Isle of Man with Continental markets.

A comprehensive two-volume history of the Isle of Man from earliest times to the present (1845), covering ancient laws, customs, and superstitions. Written by Joseph Train, F.S.A. Scot., this work draws on the Parr manuscript and other archival sources, including discussion of the Revestment (Act of parliament to purchase sovereignty). Directly relevant to understanding Manx constitutional history, legal traditions, and the political context leading to 1765.

Joseph Train's two-volume historical and statistical account of the Isle of Man, covering from earliest times to 1845. Volume II includes chapters on church history, ecclesiastical antiquities, monuments, manners and customs, superstitions, constitution, tenures, ancient commerce, and modern commerce (including smuggling). Directly relevant to the Revestment project for its extensive treatment of administrative structures, revenue systems, the running trade, and the commercial context.

Joseph Train's comprehensive two-volume historical and statistical account of the Isle of Man, covering ecclesiastical history, antiquities, constitutional development, commerce, customs, and superstitions from earliest times to 1845. Volume II addresses church history, ecclesiastical courts, tenures, ancient and modern commerce (including smuggling), and topography. Directly relevant to understanding the constitutional, economic, and social context preceding the 1765 Revestment.

A lengthy analytical document, purportedly written by a person with 18 years' experience in the Collector's office, addressed to Henry Pelham (Prime Minister 1743–1754). It provides detailed accounts of the smuggling operations centred on the Isle of Man, the role of Governor James Murray in regularising the smuggling trade, revenue figures, smuggling methods and routes, and proposes four schemes to suppress the trade or force the Duke of Atholl to sell the Island to the Crown.