Name

Archibald Knox

Biography

The Island's most celebrated artist, one of the first pupils at the Douglas School of Art that Manx people had fundraised themselves. His Celtic designs for Liberty are sold worldwide. During the First World War he worked at Knockaloe internment camp as a civilian censor, reading the letters of 23,000 imprisoned men. The Knox exhibition at the Manx Museum does not mention his work at Knockaloe.

Active Period

1864–1933

Place

Douglas

Knockaloe

Isle of Man

Period

Modern Era

Role / Office

Artist

Designer

Civilian Censor

Book Chapter

Chapter 18