Manx Christmas cards, watercolour by John Caley. Pack of 5 cards with white envelopes. Exclusive to Manx National Heritage.

Harry Kelly (1853-1935) was a fisherman and native Manx speaker, whose family had lived in Cregneash for several generations, in the cottage now known as Harry Kelly’s cottage.  His family generously gave the cottage to the Manx Museum, who opened it to the public in 1938.  The National Folk Museum at Cregneash illustrates the traditional way of life of Manx crofters and fishermen.

Manx born John Caley is a graphic designer and artist currently working for Manx National Heritage as their photographer.  He has taught Art, Graphic Design and Photography and exhibited in Sweden where he lived for many years before returning to the Island.

Christmas greeting inside card is “Nollick Ghennal erriu as Blein Feer Vie, A Happy Christmas on you and a Very Good Year”.