The Laxey Wheel Framed Ceramic Tile 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 Framed Tile
Each Framed Tile is hand finished by North East Artist Emily Ward. So although your ceramic framed tile is actually a print, no two tiles are identical. Emily hand finishes the tiles by adding extra paint to the ceramic tile.
The framed tile appears as if it is floating inside the frame.
Frames are available in White and Black Frames.
Each frame is 27 x 27 x 5cm
Colours may vary as each tile is printed individually.
Allimages 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.
