Laxey Woollen Mills
Laxey Woollen Mill was founded by John Ruskin in 1881 and were originally water powered. The Mills are known for producing Manx tartan which is used to make a variety of items from hats, scarfs and kilt skirts to capes and rugs. The cloth is made of fine loghtan sheep wool and woven on traditional style looms. The Mills is now mainly a working shop.
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