The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown dependency situated in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. The head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, holds the title of Lord of Mann and is represented by a lieutenant governor. The United Kingdom is responsible for the isle’s military defense.
In 1881 the Isle of Man parliament, Tynwald, became the first national legislative body in the world to give women the right to vote in a general election, although this excluded married women. In 2016, UNESCO awarded the Isle of Man biosphere reserve status.
The Isle of Man is known for the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle races and for the Manx cat, a breed of cat with short or no tails. The inhabitants (Manx) are considered a Celtic nation.
These fascinating photos were taken by David Christie that show the buses of Isle of Man from 1970 to 1972.
| 1948 built Regent No.61 is on Douglas South Quay en route for Douglas Head. The 'Sea Terminal' is seen to the buses rear, 5 August 1970 |
| 1947 Regent No.57 climbs Prospect Hill, Douglas, 5 August 1970 |
| A busy scene at Douglas Bus Station with three Corpn. Regents and a Road Services Leyland, 5 August 1970 |
| Douglas Clock Tower with Regent No.71, Road Sers. PD2 No.11 & Horse Tram, 5 August 1970 |
| Horse Tram & Corpn. Regent No.56 at the Clock Tower, 5 August 1970 |
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