2012
1781 The Battle of Jersey - Find out more
The main exhibition this year at the Jersey Museum features John Singleton Copley's masterpiece The Death of Major Peirson from the Tate Gallery in London. Not only was this the favourite painting of the Duke of Wellington, it can also claim John Cleese and the Prince of Wales amongst its devotees. Celebrating the British victory over the French in 1781 in the Battle of Jersey and paying tribute to the commander of the British forces, 24-year old Major Francis Peirson, who was killed leading his troops, this is perhaps the most important painting in Jersey's history and has come to represent the Island's nationhood, status and loyalty to the Crown.
Free Downloads
Here you can download information sheets and worksheets to help you enjoy the exhibition.
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An information sheet containing a breakdown of the timings of the events of the Battle of Jersey from the French landings to the British Victory.
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An information sheet on the main characters involved in the story of the Battle of Jersey.
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Once you have seen the painting of the Battle of Jersey use this outline drawing to colour in a picture of a British soldier from the time of the Battle.
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Map of St Helier at the time of the Battle.
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Map of the Market Square in St helier at teh time of teh Battle of Jersey.
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Look at two paintings of the battle of Jersey and make a list of how they are different. You can use the same images to make a list of how they are similar.
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A catalogue of the exhibition is available here as a pdf download as well three Teacher's Resource packs to help schools understand the paintings.
Teachers Resource Pack1 - Mediums and Materials prepared by Adele Dark
Teachers Resource Pack2 - Portraits and Figures prepared by Adele Dark
Teachers Resource Pack3 - Still Life prepared by Adele Dark