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Campaign to memorialise Manx man buried in New York

Local campaigners are looking for support in their efforts to honour Manx man William Kennish. 

The Victorian poet, explorer, scientist and inventor - who is originally from Maughold - is buried in an unmarked grave in New York; the William Kennish Memorial Trust wants to change that.

The group is gathering donations to make a Manx granite headstone and set it in the Green Wood cemetery. 

Bob Stimpson is a trustee he explains why, after all this time, it's still important to remember:

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