Ramsey, Isle of Man

Ramsey
Ramsey Quayside and fishing boats
Ramsey is located in Isle of Man
Ramsey
Ramsey
Location within the Isle of Man
Population8,288 (2021 census)[1]
OS grid referenceSC449943
• Douglas15 miles (24 km)
ParishRamsey
SheadingAyre
Crown dependencyIsle of Man
Post townISLE OF MAN
Postcode districtIM8
Dialling code+44 (0) 1624 / +44 (0) 7624
PoliceIsle of Man
FireIsle of Man
AmbulanceIsle of Man
House of KeysRamsey Town
List of places
Isle of Man
54°19′16″N 4°23′04″W / 54.321111°N 4.384444°W / 54.321111; -4.384444

Ramsey (Manx: Rhumsaa) is a coastal town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the Island after Douglas.[a] Its population is 8,288 according to the 2021 Census.[1] It has one of the biggest harbours on the Island, and has a prominent derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier (currently under restoration). It was formerly one of the main points of communication with Scotland. Ramsey has also been a route for several invasions by the Vikings and Scots.

Ramsey is also known as "Royal Ramsey" due to royal visits by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1847 and by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902.[2][3]

  1. ^ a b "2021 Isle of Man Census Report" (PDF). Gov.im. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  2. ^ "ILN 30 Aug 1902 - King's Visit to IoM". www.isle-of-man.com.
  3. ^ Ramsey Courier. Tuesday, 14.03.1905 Page:3


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