Mannin Collection

Advertisement for Romeo y Julieta cigars, c1900s
Advertisement for Romeo y Julieta cigars. Romeo y Julieta is a well-known brand of Cuban cigars, first established in 1875 by Inocencio Alvarez

Ethel Mannin (1900-1984), novelist, travel writer and journalist. This photograph appeared in an exhibition by the photographer Paul Tanqueray (1905-1991). Date: circa 1939

Walter Greenwood and Ethel Mannin
Walter Greenwood (1903 - 1974), Salford-born English novelist, best known for the socially influential novel Love on the Dole (1933), talking to Ethel Mannin (1900-1984)

Finish of the Mannin Moar race, Douglas, Isle of Man
Finish of the Mannin Moar round-the-houses race at Douglas, Isle of Man. 1935

ERA leading a Bugatti during Mannin Moar Motor Race
An ERA leading a Bugatti during the Mannin Moar Motor Race at Douglas, Isle of Man. 1935

Ethel Edith Mannin (1900-1984), British novelist and travel writer, early 20th century

Mannin Bay, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, Twelve Bens In The Distance

Mannin Bay, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland

Henry Havelock (Mannin)
SIR HENRY HAVELOCK military commander, notably in India Date: 1795 - 1857

Coral sand, Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

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Step back in time to the early 1900s, where the allure of Romeo y Julieta cigars intertwines with the spirit of adventure. Join British novelist and travel writer, Ethel Mannin, as she explores the breathtaking landscapes Bay in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. Imagine the thrill of witnessing the finish line of the Mannin Moar race in Douglas, Isle of Man, with the roar of engines echoing through the air. Picture ERA leading the way in a Bugatti during the race, leaving competitors in the dust. As you stroll along the coral sand shores Bay in Ballyconneely, let your mind wander to the tales of Henry Havelock Mannin, a man of mystery and intrigue. Experience the magic of this enchanting place, where the Twelve Bens mountains stand proudly in the distance, and the soft coral sand beneath your feet whispers tales of the past. Indulge in the rich history and natural beauty Bay, where the allure of adventure and the charm of the past come together in perfect harmony.