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Philip Moore Callow Kermode (21 March 1855 – 5 September 1932), was a Manx antiquarian, historian and naturalist. Philip Moore Callow Kermode was born in
Ramsey, Isle of Man Ramsey ( gv, Rhumsaa) is a coastal town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the island after Douglas. Its population is 7,845 according to the 2016 Census. It has one of the biggest harbours on the island, and has ...
to Rev. William Kermode (1815–1890) and his second wife Jane née Bishop (1818–1858). His sister was Manx poet
Josephine Kermode Josephine Kermode (1852–1937) was a Manx poet and playwright better known by the pen name "Cushag". Early life Margaret Letitia Josephine Kermode was born on 18 September 1852, at 73 Parliament Street, Ramsey.'Cushag: An Appreciation’by Co ...
who wrote under the ''nom de plume'' "Cushag". Neither married and Josephine kept house for him through his life. He was educated at
King William's College King William's College (nicknamed KWC or King Bill's; gv, Colleish Ree Illiam) is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located near Castletown on the Isle of Man. It is a member of the International Baccalaureate and Headmasters' and ...
, near Castletown in the south of the Isle of Man. He was admitted to the Manx Bar in 1878. He was involved in the study of Manx history and archaeology throughout his life. He was a founding member of both the Manx Society in 1858, and later the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society in 1879. He became the president of the latter in 1884. In 1922 he became the first director of the newly established
Manx Museum The Manx Museum (Thie Tashtee Vannin) in Douglas, Isle of Man is the national museum of the Isle of Man. It is run by Manx National Heritage. In general, the museum covers 10,000 years the history of the Isle of Man from the Stone Age to the modern ...
. He was noted for his seriousness and work on inscriptions on Manx crosses. He wrote several books on Manx history and issues. He died on 5 September 1932 at his home in
Douglas Douglas may refer to: People * Douglas (given name) * Douglas (surname) Animals *Douglas (parrot), macaw that starred as the parrot ''Rosalinda'' in Pippi Longstocking *Douglas the camel, a camel in the Confederate Army in the American Civil W ...
and was buried at
Maughold Maughold (also known as Macaille, Maccaldus, Machalus, Machaoi, Machella, Maghor, Mawgan, Maccul, Macc Cuill; died c. 488 AD) is venerated as the patron saint of the Isle of Man. Tradition states that he was an Irish prince and captain of a ban ...
Church. A memorial to him was unveiled on the 22 July 1943 in
Maughold Maughold (also known as Macaille, Maccaldus, Machalus, Machaoi, Machella, Maghor, Mawgan, Maccul, Macc Cuill; died c. 488 AD) is venerated as the patron saint of the Isle of Man. Tradition states that he was an Irish prince and captain of a ban ...
Church. A memorial tablet is at his birthplace in Tower Street in Ramsey was unveiled in October 1950.


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William Cubbon William Cubbon M.A. (28 May 1865 – 1 January 1955) was a Manx nationalist, antiquarian, author, businessman and librarian who was the first secretary of the Manx Museum, later becoming Director of the Museum.''Isle of Man Examiner Yearbook ...
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Josephine Kermode Josephine Kermode (1852–1937) was a Manx poet and playwright better known by the pen name "Cushag". Early life Margaret Letitia Josephine Kermode was born on 18 September 1852, at 73 Parliament Street, Ramsey.'Cushag: An Appreciation’by Co ...
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John Kneen John Joseph Kneen (12 September 1873 – 21 November 1938) was a Manx linguist and scholar renowned for his seminal works on Manx grammar and on the place names and personal names of the Isle of Man. He is also a significant Manx dialect play ...
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W. Clucas Kinley William Clucas Kinley (1866-1920), Manx journalist and playwright. William Clucas Kinley was born in 1866,Manx Museum The Manx Museum (Thie Tashtee Vannin) in Douglas, Isle of Man is the national museum of the Isle of Man. It is run by Manx National Heritage. In general, the museum covers 10,000 years the history of the Isle of Man from the Stone Age to the modern ...


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