The Great Laxey Wheel in Laxey, Isle of Man, United Kingdom | Attraction | Historic | Historic Site

The Great Laxey Wheel or Lady Isabella is a fascinating tourist attraction and the largest working waterwheel in the world built all the way back in 1854 to pump water from the Isle of Man's Great Laxey Mine. Today you can climb to the top of this 72 and a half foot diamater wheel, and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views afforded from this brilliant example of Victorian engineering, you can also follow the paths and even go underground. The Great Laxey Wheel is the last surviving working wheel of its kind in the world and is a not to be missed tourist attraction on the island, and while visiting enjoy stories of the Laxey Miners and see the magnificence of the wheel up close.