It is the largest working waterwheel in the world and is also known as the Lady Isabella Wheel, named after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Hope who was the island's Governor at that time.
Vintage photomechanical print of the Wheel at Laxey, Isle of Man, England, which was taken towards the end of the 19th century. Photograph courtesy LOC (LC-DIG-ppmsc-08676). Visit Olde World Gifts to see the full range of products this amazing photograph is available on.
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