A captivating new exhibition, Folklore of Rushen, has opened at the Heritage Centre in Port Erin.
The centre is allowing visitors to delve into the rich tapestry of Manx legends and traditions.
Curated by Staffan Overgaard of Rushen Heritage Trust, the display features text and images provided by James Franklin, online and educational resources officer at Culture Vannin and co-author of A Guide to the Folklore Sites of the Isle of Man.
James said: “Folklore stories have been told on the Isle of Man for as long as there have been people here to tell them.
“Some of these tales have foundations reaching back to the Viking era, and some even retain echoes of pre-Christian times, and yet people continue to encounter the uncanny in these same places today.”
Connection
James added: “Locations all over Rushen and beyond have had significance and held wonder for Manx people across generations.
Irrespective of how much credence we might give the tales, in learning more about them we become better grounded in these spaces, discovering a deeper connection to the places in which we live our lives.”
Staffan Overgaard highlighted the popularity of James’ previous folklore talks, which sold out at the Erin Arts Centre.
“We were keen to create an exhibition to bring these tales to an even wider audience,” he said. “Our thanks to James for providing us with some wonderful tales that will delight visitors.”
The exhibition runs until July 5, with the Heritage Centre open 10am–4pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
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