Private tour in Douglas JANE H
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JANE H.
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Jane is an experienced Isle of Man tour guide with over ten years in private, coach, and group tours through Guided Tours of Mann. She offers tailored tours showcasing the island's landscape, history, folklore, and can research family history experiences to walk on the footsteps of your family. With her knowledge, sense of humour, and flexibility, Jane works as a step-on or driver guide using comfortable, modern transport. Jane’s deep understanding of local attractions allows her to craft unique itineraries for visitors interested in everything from ancient castles to hidden coastal paths. She takes pride in adapting each tour to suit the group's preferences and pace, ensuring that everyone—from solo travellers to large groups—feels welcomed and engaged. Her stories bring historical sites to life, and she enjoys sharing lesser-known legends and personal insights that make each journey memorable. Whether you're tracing your ancestors or simply exploring the island's stunning scenery, Jane is committed to delivering an informative and enjoyable experience, always prioritising guest comfort and satisfaction. I am a qualified blue badge guide with the Manx Guild of Tourist Guides having qualified in 2013 with a good knowledge of local history, heritage sites and local areas of interest. I am a fully insured driver guide and have full police checks as well as an up to date first aid certificate. Although I am not an accredited genealogists, I have been doing family research for a number of years and have an accreditation through Future Learn with Strathclyde University. I am on a list of researchers with the Isle of Man Family History Society as well as the Manx National Heritage Museum and Archives. I work part time at the archives and library and this has been invaluable in teaching me where and what resources are held at the museum.
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In the 1800's there was a large emigration from the Isle of Man to countries such as Canada, Australia and the United States due to extreme poverty and opportunities that were offered in the new worlds. This has resulted in what we call the 'home comers'. People who are returning to find their family roots. This tour is designed for people visiting the Isle of Man for family history and genealogy. This will include the family history with research before your visit, as well as a tour of parts of the island that your family lived in, with visits to churches where they may have been baptised, married or buried. Were they smugglers or merchants ? I have been researching my own family history on the Isle of Man since I was in my late teens with my father and have made great strides since then. I have an accreditation for genealogy research with Strathclyde University through Future Learn and I am on a list of researchers maintained by the Manx Museum library. I have also done some research on propery
What an amazing day we had with Jane tracing places of interest from my family history. Jane was very organized and had certainly done her homework prior to our tour but she was also very willing to change plans to suit the day. We had some lovely surprises due to the hospitable locals and Jane's connections with the island. She was knowledgeable and funny and friendly and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. Thanks Jane, our day was everything we wanted and more.
We were in the IOM to see where my grandfather emigrated from. Jane did some pre research to provide some important facts about his family. Because of the TT races we toured the south end of the island seeing important sites while Jane provided the historical background and story. As a local she has an in depth knowledge of all things Manx. We appreciate her efforts to help me understand the life my grandfather lived. Great job Jane!
As this is a bespoke tour an itinerary will be issued on discussing the family history with the client. The time of the tour will depend on the time the client wishes to start the tour. The tour will last between 7 - 8 hours and in summer this can start later than 9am. We will look at places where your family lived, was baptised, married and buried - as well as the farming methods and if they were involved in smuggling or any other illegal activities
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By Car. A 2016 Toyota RAV4, modern clean with air conditioning, seats four passengers. A larger vehicle can be arranged for a big group at a cost.
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