[1] After a period working as a seaman, Shimmin eventually returned to Peel and started his own business as a monumental mason.

[4] He was an active and dedicated member of the Labour Party, the president of its Manx wing, often travelling to Britain for meetings and conferences.

[5] At the first meeting of the House of Keys after his death, W. P. Clucas eulogised that Shimmin had "lived an unselfish life of service, and his real feelings and character were a burning hatred of injustice wherever met.

[1] "Luss ny Graih" by Mr. Christopher R. Shimmin, of Peel, secured 270 marks (out of 300), but his play exceeded the word limit and was therefore ruled out for a first prize.

On the recommendation of the judges, however, the Manx Language Society gave a prize of £10 to "Luss ny Graih."