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DSC3933 The famous Laxey Whee seen by a mountain train is the world's greatest industrial water wheel.It is known fondly as "lady Isablla'. It was built in 1854 in Laxey a few miles north of Douglas. and it was used to pump water from the nearby mines. Isle of Man,Britain Keywords: Laxey Wheel, industrial water wheel, lady Isablla, mines, Isle of Man, Britain, Laxey, wheel, water wheel, industry,U.K,British Isles
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The famous Laxey Whee seen by a mountain train is

the world's greatest industrial water wheel.It is known fondly as "lady Isablla'.
It was built in 1854 in Laxey a few miles north of Douglas. and it was used to pump water from the nearby mines. Isle of Man,Britain
Keywords: Laxey Wheel, industrial water wheel, lady Isablla, mines, Isle of Man, Britain, Laxey, wheel, water wheel, industry,U.K,British Isles