The Laxey Wheel Tile with Easel depicts an original painting by local North East artist Emily Ward. The artwork showcases the iconic wheel against a bright, calming blue sky, with pretty poppies in the foreground to complement the vibrant red of the wheel.
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History of the Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man
The Laxey Wheel, also called Lady Isabella, stands on the hillside overlooking Laxey village on the Isle of Man. It holds the title of being the biggest functioning waterwheel of its kind in existence, with its original structure still intact. Crafted by Robert Casement, this impressive wheel measures 72 feet and 6 inches in diameter and 6 feet wide, rotating at a steady pace of about three revolutions per minute.
In 1854, the water wheel was built to extract water from the Glen Mooar area of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex. It was named Lady Isabella after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope, who was governing the island at that period. The wheel was restored in 1989 and the Manx National Heritage now oversee the maintenance of the wheel as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail. An image of the wheel is now featured on the back of a bank note issued by the Isle of Man Government.
Ceramic Tile with Easel
Each ceramic tile is made from an original painting by North East Artist Emily Ward.
Each tile comes with it’s own wooden easel so your tile is easy to display.
There is a cork backing on each tile and each tile is individually wrapped in a cellophane bag.
All ceramic tiles are individually printed so there may be a slight variation in colour tones.
Ceramic Tile including the wooden easel is 15cm high x 10cm wide.
All images are available as Framed Ceramic Tiles, Canvas Prints, Limited Edition Prints, Mini Prints, Tile with Easels, China Cups, Coasters, Fridge Magnets, Keyrings, Postcards and Greeting Cards.
