Spotlight on unique WW2 married camp
The story of women's internment in Port Erin during World War 2 will be told in a major new exhibition which opens in the village this week.
'Friend or Foe' charts internees' lives between 1941 until 1945 in 'Rushen Camp W' - where more than 3,000 German women were held.
Landladies were allowed to stay in their properties, and although the internees had lost their freedom, friendships were made, and the women allowed to shop, bathe, go for walks and take classes.
During the period the only married camp in Europe was established.
The exhibition at St Catherine's Church has been organised by the Rushen Heritage Trust.
Member, Professor Hugh Davidson, says the camp was unique:
Sponsored by the Isle of Man Arts Council and Culture Vannin, it runs from July 28 until August 24 between 10am and 4pm daily, with free entry.
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