IoM[2]LW - Laxey Wheel

IoM[LW] - Laxey Wheel

Folder: GALAS, Visits and Other Special Events
Side trips to visit Lady Isabella, the Laxey Wheel. 72'6" diameter and turns at 3 revolutions per minute, delivered 250 imp galls per minute. Built to pump water out of mine workings in 1854, and named after the wife of the Island's Lieutenant Governor. More details :- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laxey_Wheel Wonderful example of Victorian technology solving several problems, including no coal supply.  (read more)
  • IoM[2]LW - Laxey Wheel
  • IoM[2]LW - Triskelion
  • IoM[2]LW - Info board on wheel & mines
  • IoM[2]LW - back gate at Laxey Wheel
  • IoM[2]LW - turnstile detail
  • IoM[2]LW - both sides of the turnstile
  • IoM[2]LW - overview of "Lady Isabella"
  • IoM[2]LW - view from the other side
  • IoM[2]LW - spare crank