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Manx fishing boats – Nickeys and Nobbys

Posted on November 19, 2013 by admin

Fishing has always been an important part of Manx life and the Manx diet but until the mid 19th century the Manx fleet fished only close to home and had a very limited season. Catching herring was illegal before 5 … Continue reading →

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Teare

Posted on November 12, 2013 by admin

The name Teare comes from the Isle of Man and is derived from the Scottish name MacIntyre. In the early years of the 20th century the Manx economy was in decline due to the collapse of the fishing catch and … Continue reading →

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