Some rare early photos of Ramsey are now on public display.
Over the next few days the town hall will exhibit work owned by local men Ray Jopson and Les Clarke.
The Ray Jopson Collection comprises a large number of images not seen by the public before, including one from 1863.
One of the organisers, local artist Michael Starkey, expects the exhibition to generate much interest Island wide.
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