‘Today’s name for the Peel town records but at one stage in its history, for the Gaelic-speaking Manx knew the place as Purt ny h-Inshey – Harbour of the Island. Here, ‘Island’ refers to St Patrick’s Isle. This inspired a Norse version from the invading Vikings-Holm, meaning Island. Thus, the settlement which grew up on the opposite riverbank came to be known as ‘Holmtown’, which, despite over three hundred years of English rule, remained in use until quite late in the 17th century.‘ – Peel Heritage Trust, Isle of Man.

‘Holmtown’, a book made entirely by hand, from start to finish, depicts a small slice of life on trawlers based in and around Peel, on the Isle of Man. It is now available to purchase.

26 mono images printed on matt recycled archival paper

Tape bound spine

15x11x2cm

Lay flat/hard cover 

£45 + £4.50 (UK)  – PayPal Link Here (contact me for other payment methods) ‘Friends & Family’ payment appreciated, if possible, to avoid fees.

Please don’t forget to include your address. I try to start making your book as soon as I receive the order, however, bear in mind that each copy of Holmtown is made by hand and the process is quite lengthy and I do have a slight backlog, so allow up to 10 working days for delivery. Thank you.