A view across Douglas Bay
Greetings friends,
I’m writing to you from the capital of the Isle of Man, Douglas. Home to the oldest parliament in continuous existence, The High Court of Tynwald. Norse in origin the parliament is over 1,000 years old and has two Branches, the Legislative Council and the House of Keys.
Once a year on 5th July, Tynwald is held in an open-air ceremony on Tynwald Hill at St Johns. It’s a time to proclaim any new laws which have been enacted over the previous year and an opportunity for people to put forward any grievances they might have. Tynwald Day, as it is known, is also the national day for the island.
Now I’m off to continue my adventures, I shall see you all soon.
Love,
Hotpot
