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Andrew Haddock has lived on the Isle of
Man for over thirty years. A interest in photography developed
during his school years, when supported by teachers
at Castle Rushen High School he obtained a GCSE in Art which
centred entirely on photography. After leaving school Andrew
obtained both 'O' and 'A' levels in photography.
Using conventional 35mm film and digital cameras, Andrew is inspired by the natural surroundings and beauty of his island home, the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man lies in the heart of the Irish Sea between England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is part of Great Britain, is recognized as a Crown Dependency but is not part of the United Kingdom. The Queen is the Sovereign and Lord of Mann but the island itself enjoys self rule, with its own government, Tynwald ( possibly the oldest parliament in the world ) which exists independently of Westminster. The island is home to approximately 75,000 people and can currently boast a healthy economy based primarily on international finance, ship management, manufacturing, and farming. Seasonal tourism once played a major role in the islands economy, but the ease of foreign travel has lessened the importance of its benefits to the Manx nation. The Isle of Man is roughly diamond shaped, approximately 36 miles long and 12 miles wide at its widest point. It can boast a wide variety of terrain from sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, rich arable land, deep wooded glens, valleys, rolling hills and even its own mountain ( Snaefell 2034' ). Its small size reflects a changing landscape, sometimes tranquil, sometimes benign, at times fierce and hostile, but almost always beautiful and dramatic. The islands has a rich history that has evolved from ancient Celtic and Viking rule, shaped by its strategic position of importance to English, Scottish and Irish crowns through the centuries, and developed with Victorian tourism, all the way to modern finance. This history has left a lasting legacy on the islands landscape. The Island can boast ancient Viking burial sites, castles, harbours, a unique language and dialect, transport systems, architecture, culture and much more. The legacy of the Islands
evolution and history has left a rich source of photographic
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