Last Updated : 17 Jun 2012

Liverpool's connections with Isle of Man go back at least to 1405 when the Stanley family took ownership of the island as a gift from Henry IV. Liverpool's links with Isle of Man are numerous and there many Liverpool and Manx family histories link the two locations. In the late 19th century there were many Manx born residents living within Toxteth Park.

In 1829 a passenger steamer service was established between Liverpool and Douglas after the English began to visit the island in the summer.

Located at Port Erin is "Milner's Tower" which was erected in 1871 as a memorial to William Milner, a Liverpool safe maker. The tower was an acknowledgment of Milner's many benefactions to Port Erin. He was a resident of Port Erin and took a great interest in the town's development also being one of the foremost advocates of its possiilities as a port.

"The Grove" at Ramsey, now a museum and part of the "Story of Mann" suite of national attractions was the summer retreat of 19th century Liverpool shipping magnate Duncan Gibb and his family.

Joseph Cunningham was a Liverpool born flour dealer and baker who founded The Cunningham Camp on the Isle of Man, together with his wife Elizabeth.

The Isle of Man Post Office issued two sets of stamps dedicated to Liverpool in 2007. Four special stamps were produced covering Liverpool: 800 Years of Trade with Isle of Man and a six stamp set was available on Liverpool's 800th anniversary of the royal charter.