ALT The image is a collage of colour photographs, mostly of records from the Isle of Man Public Record Office archives that were displayed during the Heritage Open Days events. There are also a couple of photographs of tour groups viewing historical plans in the Reading Room.

ALT Black and white photograph showing mass start of a cycle race at the Isle of Man TT Grandstand.

ALT Photograph showing the Isle of Man Public Record Office display at the Southern District Agricultural Show (25th-26th July). There is an array of promotional material on the table and surrounding stands. The PRO mascot, Orry the Octopus, is seated at the table, wearing a branded fleece.

ALT Photograph shows the interior of the Heritage Tent, which was sited in the top field at the show. There are people milling around, viewing the various displays and engaging in conversations.

ALT Image shows two pages from the Norris Modern Press Manx Year Book 1915, featuring a list of new vehicle registration numbers and owners for 1914. The registrations shown run from MN 13 to MN 568. Introductory paragraphs explain that licences are issued by, and vehicle duties payable to, the Isle of Man Highway Board, Athol Street, Douglas.

ALT Image shows detail from Vehicle Registration volume S29/1/2 (1906-1922). The entry for Thomas Henry Hall Caine of Greeba Castle shows that he licensed a 15 HP Renault 5-seater in dark blue.

ALT Image shows the Accession Proclamation, which is printed on cream-coloured parchment and signed by the Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer, Chief Minister Alf Cannan, and President of Tynwald Laurence Skelly. This proclamation was made at Government House, Onchan, Isle of Man, on 11th September 2022.

ALT Colour photograph showing 'a plan and survey of the White-house', the work of Patrick Kelly, dated 7th February in 1940. The plan, which is bound in a volume and opens out over a double page, is embellished with crowns and foliage.

ALT Detail of tithe plan showing Whitehouse buildings surrounded by woodland.

ALT Detail of tithe plan showing decorative compass in black and yellow inks.

ALT Black and white photograph showing group of 12-13 workmen engaged in widening a stone bridge. They are all wearing flat caps. Several cottages can be seen in the background.

ALT Black and white photograph showing eight workmen in the process of widening a stone bridge. The majority are on a platform constructed from wooden planks; two are observing from the side of the bridge. The village war memorial can be seen in the background.

ALT Colour plan showing the ground and first floor layouts of the proposed church hall. School rooms take up the main part of the ground floor and the 'Johnson Memorial Hall' - named after church supporter Frank Johnson - takes up corresponding space on the first floor. There is a lantern/cinema room on the first floor for the provision of lectures and other entertainments. The plan is dated January 1933 and the architect is Joseph E. Teare.

ALT Black and white plan, dated January 1933, by architect Joseph E. Teare. The plan shows three elevations of the proposed church hall: to Hill Street, to a side lane, and to the Diocesan House.

ALT Image shows hand-drawn colour plan detailing various sections of the proposed projector and winding room for the theatre. The plan is by R. J. Davidson, Chartered Architect. It bears a stamp showing that it was approved by the Works Committee of Douglas Borough Council on 30th December 1942.

ALT Image shows a hand-drawn coloured architectural plan of a proposed new prison. The plan illustrates the front elevations of the main building and the lodge. It is signed by James Cowle and dated 27th March 1888. This plan originates from the Architects' Department of the former Department of Local Government and the Environment, and is part of a collection ranging in date from 1888 to 2006.

ALT Image shows the first page of an 1890 Act of Tynwald titled 'An Act for providing additional Prison Accommodation'. It is bound by green ribbon and bears a red seal. It tells us that the Act was passed by the Legislature of the Isle of Man on 30th April 1890, and request that the Queen - the Lord of Mann - 'approved of and ratify' the Act.

ALT Image shows a piece of paper printed with the words 'The Man, WHO, UNPROVOKED, WANTONLY INSULTS ANOTHER, And refuses either to Explain, or give Satisfaction, CANNOT BE A GENTLEMAN. MR BOLD, THE AVOWED EDITOR OF THE RISING SUN, Has done so by Me; AND I THEREFORE, CONSIDER HIM AN Ungentlemanly COWARD. W. ROPER'. It is dated 1822. The paper is in poor condition, with creases and tears. It is bound into the 1822 volume of enquests.

ALT Imagine shows the 1822 volume of enquests open at page of the Bold vs Roper case. The volume is large and heavy-looking. The edges of the pages are tattered and dirty. The red hardback cover can be seen.

ALT Photograph showing a detail from a colour plan which dates from 1881 and was drawn by Sir John Coode. The plan, which relates to proposed harbour works in Peel, gives an aerial view of St Patrick's Isle, Peel harbour and the foot of Peel Hill. The individual ruins of Peel Castle are shown, as are the Fenella Hotel and the Breakwater Quarry. The site of 'Ye Giant's Grave' - lying just beyond the Sallyport tower - is marked with the Latin inscription 'requiescat in pace' ('rest in peace').

ALT Colour photograph showing His Excellency, Lady Lorimer, and Chief of Staff Hilary Leece in the PRO reading room with Archivist Rachel Johnstone. The group is viewing a selection of paper records, such as architectural plans, laid out on a table. Rows of PRO catalogues contained in red folders can be seen on the shelves behind.

ALT Black and white photograph showing a delivery truck parked half on the pavement, half on double yellow lines, outside Conister Trust Ltd on Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The building has sash windows and shares a Grecian-style entrance with the adjacent property. The truck, photographed from the rear, has 'Okell And Son Ltd. Douglas' painted on the side.

ALT Black and white photograph showing two delivery trucks, one behind the other, parked half on the pavement, half on double yellow lines, outside Conister Trust Ltd, Finch Road, Douglas. Both trucks are loaded with wooden crates. The road is otherwise empty. Mona Terrace can be seen in the background.