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Unusual Attractions in the Isle of Man

The Passages Shipwreck

The remains of the wrecked steam trawler can be found on the beach at low tide.

Hassal Grave

Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.

Laxey, Isle of Man

The Laxey Wheel

World's largest working waterwheel has been around for over 150 years.

St John's, Isle of Man

Manx Giant's Pillar

An unusual monument to a 19th-century circus star.

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Watson has worked on the handwriting of famous authors, including Jane Austen. This is an 1800 letter from Austen to her sister Cassandra.

Where Old, Unreadable Documents Go to Be Understood

A transcriber on the Isle of Man can decipher almost anything.

by Sarah Laskow

February 8, 2018