To travel from England to Ireland, you can cross the Irish Sea. There is an island in the Irish Sea where people have lived for a very long time. This island is called the Isle of Man.
One town in the Isle of Man is called Castletown. There is a large castle there called Castle Rushen. It was built about 800 years ago. Castle Rushen has very thick walls. There are towers by the walls, and many rooms inside. Today, Castle Rushen is a museum that people can visit.
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