Laxey
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Laxey (Laksaa) is a town in the Isle of Man. Its population is 1,725 according to the 2001 census.
Its name derives from the Old Norse Lax-ey meaning "Salmon Island".
In the 1800s, mining for lead and zinc began, becoming the largest industry the town has ever had.
In 1854 the Laxey Wheel was built to pump water from the mine shafts. Mining in Laxey came to an end in 1929.
The town, primarily, is a tourist attraction boasting several gardens to wander in at leisure, primarily Laxey Glen Gardens. The town is built around a glen with many steep streets and paths leading to the glen floor. From the glen floor it is possibly to walk with the Laxey River to the outflow to the sea and onto the beach and promenade. It is also possible to walk around the cliffs to the north of the beach where stunning views of Clay Head to the south can be had.
The people of Laxey tend to be open and friendly and enjoy exchanging much of the local gossip in the many pubs which Laxey is blessed with, considering its population. The prettiest of which are the Mines Tavern and the Shore Hotel which are to be found near the main electric tram station and just inland from the beach respectively.Template:UK-geo-stub