Ramsey, Isle of Man
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Ramsey (Manx: Rhumsaa) is a coastal town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the island after Douglas.[lower-alpha 1] Its population is 8,288 according to the 2021 Census.[1] It has one of the biggest harbours on the island, and has a prominent derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier (currently under restoration). It was formerly one of the main points of communication with Scotland. Ramsey has also been a route for several invasions by the Vikings and Scots.
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Ramsey
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Ramsey Quayside and fishing boats | |
Location within the Isle of Man | |
Population | 8,288 (2021 census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SC449943 |
• Douglas | 15 miles (24 km) |
Parish | Ramsey |
Sheading | Ayre |
Crown dependency | Isle of Man |
Post town | ISLE OF MAN |
Postcode district | IM8 |
Dialling code | +44 (0) 1624 / +44 (0) 7624 |
Police | Isle of Man |
Fire | Isle of Man |
Ambulance | Isle of Man |
House of Keys | Ramsey Town |
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Ramsey is also known as "Royal Ramsey" due to royal visits by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1847 and by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902.[2][3]