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The Archive Room

The Archive Room

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 If you’re interested in Island history, if you can’t resist a good story, and if you like meeting great characters, then you’ll love everything in The Archive Room! Real stories, told by the people who were there - using Manx Radio archive recordings to explore every aspect of Island life in years gone by.Copyright Radio Manx Ltd
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  • Douglas in the 1900's, working at Todhunter & Ellis, keeping out of Little Hell, and who was Buster Drum?

    Douglas in the 1900's, working at Todhunter & Ellis, keeping out of Little Hell, and who was Buster Drum?
    Nov 6 2026

    David Callister explores Old Douglas with Lewin Cain who was born in the early 1900's and lived on Douglas Head Road all his life. He recalls the characters who lived and worked in the crowded streets around the harbour as he was growing up - and explains why even the police avoided Little Hell. There's even a mention of a murder!

    Katherine Cowin talks about her Mother, the Coffee Palace and the Quay Hobblers ….

    Alfie Gilmour has a selection of hilarious stories about his early working life at Todhunter and Ellis - and introduces us to more characters - including Buster Drum!

    And we've our first meeting with 19 year old police cadet, Arthur Underhill - it's 1936, and the force is definitely short of some essential equipment ......
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    27 min
  • Gef the mongoose - a spooky Manx tale - a hoax - or just a bit of fun? You decide!

    Gef the mongoose - a spooky Manx tale - a hoax - or just a bit of fun? You decide!
    Oct 29 2026

    As we approach Hop Tu Naa we bring you the spooky story of Gef, the talking mongoose. Hear the story of Gef, told by people who knew the family and visited their home - then make your own decision!
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    28 min
  • Showbusiness - 30's and 40's style - more fascinating and fun stories from The Archive Room

    Showbusiness - 30's and 40's style - more fascinating and fun stories from The Archive Room
    Oct 22 2026

    Eva Kane, Douglas Buxton and Norah Moore share fascinating stories from the musical life of the Island from the early 1900's onwards.
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    29 min
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