manx celtic music and dance

The Laxey Wheel tells the story of the iconic giant waterwheel built in 1854 to pump water from the Laxey mines.

Composed in the 1950s by Stuart Slack, it remains one of the most popular Manx folk songs.

Videos

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  • Performed by The Mannin Folk

  • Performed by Arbory School

  • Alternative version by Bree

Audio

Performed by The Houghton Weavers