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Relocation of the House of Keys

When: 1874
Where: Douglas
Part of: House of Keys moves from Castletown to Douglas

The House of Keys moved from Castletown to Douglas in 1874, following the capital's shift in 1869.

The House of Keys relocated from Castletown to Douglas in 1874. This move followed the 1869 recognition of Douglas as the capital and home of Tynwald, driven by population growth and infrastructure improvements in the city.

Sources

House of Keys Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
Douglas, Isle of Man Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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