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'Peel' ( – Port of the Island) is often called the only city in the Isle of Man because it is the home of the Island's cathedral; legally it is the fourth largest town on the island after Douglas, Onchan and Ramsey. Its population is 3,785 according to the 2001 census.
Peel is also a House of Keys constituency, electing 1 MHK, who, since 2006, has been Tim Crookall.
Peel was never capital of the Island, but Peel Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Sodor and Man. It is the Island's main fishing port.
Peel is often referred to as the ''rose red city'' or ''sunset city'' due to the red sandstone used to build the castle and other important buildings. It also faces west and enjoys beautiful sunsets over the Irish Sea. Peel is a popular seaside destination for Manx citizens and visitors in summer and is noted for its narrow streets of fishermen's cottages and a sizeable promenade and sandy beach. Usually, at least one seal can be seen in the harbour or just outside it.
The House of Manannan museum, the second largest on the island and the Manx Transport Museum are located on the harbour. Additionally, Peel Castle is situated on a small island, St Patrick's Isle, connected to the town by causeway. In 2005, a new floodgate was installed at Peel to retain the waters of the River Neb and thus afford the moored boats the ability to float at low tide.
Peel is home to Queen Elizabeth II High School, and Clothworkers' primary school. It is also the birthplace of the Peel microcars made by the Peel Engineering the only Manx cars ever built.

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MHKs & Elections

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MHKs & Elections

Year	Election	Turnout	Candidates	Elected	Notes
1900	By Election	?	★ Alfred Nelson Laughton ★ Dr W Cregeen Faraker	★ Alfred Nelson Laughton	Resignation of Thomas Clague
1903	General Election	?	★ Thomas Henry Cormode, 311 votes ★ Alfred Nelson Laughton, 287 votes	★ Thomas Henry Cormode
1908	General Election	Unoppossed	★ Thomas Henry Cormode	★ Thomas Henry Cormode
1913	General Election	?	★ Thomas Henry Cormode ★ G B Kermode	★ Thomas Henry Cormode
1919	General Election	?	★ Christopher Shimmin ★ ?	★ Christopher Shimmin
1924	General Election	?	★ Christopher Shimmin ★ ?	★ Christopher Shimmin
1929	General Election	?	★ Christopher Shimmin ★ ?	★ Christopher Shimmin
1933	By Election	?	★ Marion Shimmin ★ ?	★ Marion Shimmin	Called following the death of Christopher Shimmin, late husband of Marion Shimmin
1934	General Election	Unoppossed	★ Marion Shimmin	★ Marion Shimmin
1978	By Election	?	★ Dr David Moore ★ ?	★ Dr David Moore
1981	General Election	?	★ Hazel Hannan ★ Dr David Moore ★ ?	★ Dr David Moore
1986	General Election	79.5%	★ Hazel Hannan (664 votes) ★ GF Crowe (361 votes) ★ GLC McPherson (358 votes) ★ MB Hartley (249 votes) ★ MCD Felton (147 votes) ★ SR Pitts (140 votes) ★ ER Kelly (63 votes) ★ JM Wade (63 votes) ★ RJ Quayle (46 votes)	★ Hazel Hannan
1991	General Election	76.5%	★ Hazel Hannan (1066 votes) ★ MC Kelly (627 votes) ★ GF Crowe (517 votes)	★ Hazel Hannan
1996	General Election	70.7%	★ Hazel Hannan (1042 votes) ★ Christine Moughtin (477 votes) ★ Tim Crookall (469 votes)	★ Hazel Hannan
2001	General Election	61.8%	★ Hazel Hannan (1296 votes) ★ Christine Moughtin (505 votes)	★ Hazel Hannan
2006	General Election	63.4%	★ Hazel Hannan, 712 votes ★ Rodger Gimbert, 321 votes ★ Tim Crookall, 839 votes	★ Tim Crookall

External links

★ Leslie Quillium's history of Peel published by Peel Heritage Trust.

★ 'Peel Online' Community website for Peel, including local government information, photographs, events, accommodation, town maps, the library, businesses and the Leece Museum.

★ Valkyrs Hockey Club based in Peel.