Thousands join Isle of Man Tynwald Day celebrations

The event is thought to have remained largely unchanged for centuries

Thousands of people have attended the annual Tynwald Day ceremony on the Isle of Man.

The event, thought to have remained largely unchanged for more than 1,000 years, is the only day of the year when parliament is held outside.

During the ceremony all the island's new laws are publicly announced in both English and Manx Gaelic, an act which brings them into effect.

People also have the chance to lobby the law-makers by presenting petitions.

Politicians Daphne Caine and Jane Poole-Wilson take time for a quick selfie

A Lego version of Tynwald Hill is on display at Culture Vannin in St John's

Tynwald Day is a chance for islanders to celebrate the Isle of Man's unique identity

After the ceremony the celebrations get underway

A colourful assortment of gnomes added to the pageantry