Tourism in the Isle of Man Tourism in the Isle of Man Tourism in the Isle of Man refers to the tourism industry of the Isle of Man, which has been an important element in the economy for over a century. In the early days visitors were mostly richer British families. Key for the development of the sector in the Victorian Era was the introduction of ferry connections with steamships between Liverpool and the Isle of Man, the Isle of Man Railway, and the Victoria Pier in Douglas. Later in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the island was the destination for working-class families, mainly from
History of the Isle of Man Office to the new Isle of Man Post, which began to issue its own postage stamps. The 1990s and early 21st century have seen a greater recognition of indigenous Manx culture, including the opening of the first Manx language primary school, as well as a general re-evaluation of the island's economy. From 1983 on, the Isle of Man government has designated more than 250 historic structures as Registered Buildings of the Isle of Man. History of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man had become separated from Britain and Ireland by 6500 BC. It appears that colonisation took place