A new era for Tynwald and superb new resources for the Manx public.
That's the verdict on the official opening of the refurbished Tynwald Precincts - the 'wedding cake' building in Douglas.
Eleven million pounds has been spent on creating new offices, committee rooms and a much-extended Tynwald library, open to the public.
In his speech to politicians and dignitaries President of Tynwald Noel Cringle
said he was proud that a rare opportunity to create a fitting home for the world's oldest continuous parliament, was taken:
(Picture courtesy of manxscenes.com)
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