The Leece
Museum is devoted to objects, photographs
and documents specifically relating to Peel
in the Isle of Man.
Its archive of unique documents and photographs is of particular
interest to those who are researching family history, as well
as to visitors with a general interest in the life of a busy
Manx fishing port in days gone by.
 The Leece Museum was established in 1984 by Mr
TE (Eddie) Leece, a retired headmaster of Peel Clothworkers School,
and former Town Commissioner, and Mr Frank Quayle who served as
the museum's curator for its first 15 years.
In
June 2000 the museum was relocated to its new premises in the Old
Courthouse building, which served as the town's seat of justice
until the beginning of the 20th Century. It still retains many
original features, including the atmospheric 'Black Hole' prison
cell (left) in which the town's wrongdoers were incarcerated.
The dedicated staff of the museum bring a wealth
of experience and local knowledge from which visitors can benefit.
In addition, due to our close relationship with other research
groups, we can usually assist in research and educational projects
covering a wide variety of themes from natural history to industrial
archaeology and architecture.
| The Leece Museum is
keen to continue developing its collection of artefacts and
documents relating to Peel life, either by loan or donation.
We can copy documents and photographs to store as computer
archives and will return the originals, if required. |
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Opening
Hours
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Summer
(last Sunday in June to first Sunday in September)
Winter
(first Tues in Sept to last Sat in June)
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Tues to Sat:
10am - 4pm
Sun: 12noon - 4pm
Mon: closed
Tues
to Sat:
10am - 4pm
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Do
You Know?
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How -
a boat is launched that's built in a yard 500 metres from
the sea?
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What -
is the difference between a Nobby and a Nickey?
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Where -
you would find a Govag?
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Why -
you would use a fleaym?
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Who -
would use a Striggle or Cutch?
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These,
and many other questions, can be answered by our knowledgable
curator and his colleagues
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Educational
resources
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In our
small Research Centre we have up to date technology to facilitate
archival research and (with permission) to copy photos and
documents.
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Themed
walks exploring the varied history of Peel's industry, natural
history and architecture in the company of noted local historians
can be booked for groups by prior arrangement.
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Informal
talks and discussions on any aspect of Peel history can also
be pre-booked for groups by contacting the Leece Museum or
Peel Town Hall.
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Visitors
can also buy photographs, gifts and souvenirs, or an exclusive
Leece Museum 2004 calendar in our Museum shop.
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