Philip Moore Callow Kermode

Philip Moore Callow Kermode (21 March 1855 – 5 September 1932), was a Manx antiquarian and historian.

Philip Moore Callow Kermode
Philip Moore Callow Kermode with a Manx stone cross.
Born(1855-03-21)March 21, 1855
Peel, Isle of Man
DiedSeptember 5, 1932(1932-09-05) (aged 77)
Douglas, Isle of Man
Burial placeMaughold churchyard
NationalityManx
OccupationAntiquarian and historian
OrganisationIsle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society

Philip Moore Callow Kermode was born in Ramsey, Isle of Man to Rev. William Kermode (1815–1890) and his second wife Jane née Bishop (1818–1858). His sister was Manx poet Josephine Kermode who wrote under the nom de plume "Cushag". Neither married and Josephine kept house for him through his life.[1] He was educated at King William's College, near Castletown in the south of the Isle of Man. He was admitted to the Manx Bar in 1878.[1]

He was involved in the study of Manx history and archaeology throughout his life. He was a founding member of both the Manx Society in 1858, and later the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society in 1879. He became the president of the latter in 1884.[1] In 1922 he became the first director of the newly established Manx Museum.[2] He was noted for his seriousness and work on inscriptions on Manx crosses. He wrote several books on Manx history and issues.[3] He died on 5 September 1932 at his home in Douglas and was buried at Maughold Church.[4]

An example of a drawing of a Manx runestone by Kermode.

A memorial to him was unveiled on the 22 July 1943 in Maughold Church. A memorial tablet is at his birthplace in Tower Street in Ramsey was unveiled in October 1950.[2]

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References
  1. "Philip Moore Callow Kermode, 1855-1932". A Manx Notebook. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  2. "Philip Moore Callow Kermode". iMuseum. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  3. Frances Coakley ed. Philip Moore Callow Kermode, 1855-1932 based on M Cubbon "P.M.C. Kermode An Appreciation on the Centenary of The Manx Museum"
  4. "Death of Mr. P. M. C Kermode, M.A". Isle of Man Examiner. 9 September 1932. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
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