Goosey Lucy Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Today we are celebrating Tynwald Day here on the Isle of Man. This is our national day when all the dignitaries and politicians meet at Tynwald hill in St John's to read out all the laws passed that year and for ordinary folk to present their requests for laws. We have the longest running continuous parliament in the world, which for a population of around 85,000 people is quite an achievement. I am appreciating a well-earned day off as it is a Public Holiday You can read more about it here. Lots of photos here. And for once the weather is glorious. YS and I are spending it in the garden sorting out the chicken run. ES is at St John's with Army Cadets either parading or helping in the car parks (depending on how well presented he was this morning ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Lovely photos! Hope you've had a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Happy Tynwald Day. That is really interesting, I had no idea. Thanks for the info, I love learning about this side of Britain. I'm glad it was such lovely weather. It's never a dead cert in Britain is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 Thank you both, I've had a lovely day, spent all of it outside in the garden sorting out the run for the hens, playing frisbee, mowing the lawn and having water fights. Happy Days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
