P. M. C. (Philip Moore Callow) Kermode

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P. M. C. (Philip Moore Callow) Kermode

1854–1932

A leading figure in the study of Manx history and archaeology, he helped rescue the Isle of Man’s past at a time when many ancient objects and sites were at risk. He later became the first director of the Manx Museum, turning scholarship into public history.

2 Audiobooks

Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1880. [Second Report]

Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1880. [Second Report]

by J. A. (John Alexander) Harvie-Brown, John Cordeaux, P. M. C. (Philip Moore Callow) Kermode

Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1881. Third Report

Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1881. Third Report

by J. A. (John Alexander) Harvie-Brown, Richard Manliffe Barrington, John Cordeaux, P. M. C. (Philip Moore Callow) Kermode, Alexander Goodman More

About the author

Born on March 21, 1855, Philip Moore Callow Kermode was a Manx antiquarian, historian, and naturalist whose work became closely tied to the cultural life of the Isle of Man. He is remembered as one of the island’s key early heritage scholars, with a special interest in its ancient monuments, carved stones, and Norse past.

Kermode played a major role in recording and protecting Manx archaeological sites and helped build wider public interest in the island’s history. Manx National Heritage describes him as part of the group that pushed urgently to preserve local heritage, and the Manx Museum opened on November 2, 1922 with Kermode as its first director.

His legacy is that of a careful researcher and advocate for preservation: someone who helped make Manx history visible, valued, and accessible. He died on September 5, 1932, but his influence remains closely connected with the museum and historical collections of the Isle of Man.