Private tour in Douglas Chris C
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Welcome to the wonderful Isle of Man! I am a Manxman born and bred with a passion for the history of my native island. I have had a varied career including 20 years legal practice at the Isle of Man Bar and seven years operating a luxury ski-chalet in the French Alps. Between 2015 and 2018 I studied at University College Isle of Man gaining a first class honours degree in History and Heritage issued by the University of Chester. During this course I also spent two years training to be a Blue-Badge tour guide and qualified in April 2017, since then I have been offering tours to large and small groups from the Island, the United Kingdom and all over the world. My particular interest is in the industrial archaeology of the Island and in particular its magnificent heritage railways and the impressive remains from the mining industry in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. I am also a keen walker and take great pleasure in introducing visitors to our wonderful coastal and upland scenery. Another interest is genealogy; I have enjoyed tracing my own ancestry and I am on a list of researchers maintained by the Manx Museum library. I am often asked to help visitors with a historical connection with the Island and helping them discover more about their ancestors adds enormously to their visit. I maintain and expand my knowledge of the Island and its history through membership of the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society and the Isle of Man Family History Society. It has often been said that there is a little bit of every part of the British Isles to be found in the Isle of Man. But the Island is also very different and I look forward to introducing you to its very special places, often well off the beaten path. BA (Hons) History & Heritage (2018) Blue-Badge tour guide, member of the Guild of Manx Registered Tour Guides (2017) I am not licensed as a driver guide, I prefer to give my undivided attention to guiding. Many of my tours use the Islands heritage railways but I can also arrange a car and driver or accompany you in your own vehicle.
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Find out what is so special about the Isle of Man! Explore some iconic sights in this scenic visit to the North and West of the Isle of Man. The former mining village of Laxey has been nominated for World-Heritage listing, and no visit to the Island is complete without viewing the celebrated Laxey Wheel. In contrast, at Kirk Maughold on the East coast and the town of Peel on the West coast your guide will share tales and myths of the Island's ancient origins, with a unique mixture of Celtic and Viking influences.
We had a fantastic time with Chris. He was extremely helpful in finding information on our family history and tying it in with our tour. Chris truly went above and beyond in making our trip to the IOM unforgettable. We will certainly work with Chris again the next time we are in IOM. We will also use and recommend Tours by Locals!
Our tour with Chris was exceptional - thorough, well paced, informative and exactly what we were hoping to experience. The tour stopped at "must see" sites, but was tailored to our searching for specific locations relating to our ancestral home in Bride. A highlight was driving down a path to the area where the family farm and home most likely existed, then climbing up a small elevation to take in the view; this was an incredibly moving experience. 5 stars!
I was beyond lucky to find Chris C. . Chris's knowledge of the isle was amazing. My interest was in the Maughold area. But he also introduced us to other fabulous spots. The wheel at Laxey, the Grove museum, and the TT course. And I can't forget our driver John, the way he navigated the narrow roads was amazing. If I could give them 10 stars I would.
Travelling North from Douglas we visit the village of Laxey to view the world's largest waterwheel Then traverse the beautiful countryside to isolated Kirk Maughold, steeped in history. Next stop is Peel, once a Viking stronghold on the Island's West coast before we return to Douglas via St. Johns, site of the Island's annual outdoor parliament.
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You will travel in a Silver 2016 Mercedes Vito Tourer or similar vehicle with full air-conditioning.
Douglas, Douglas, IM1 2RF, Isle of Man
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