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Discover the story behind some of the objects and archives
in our collection
Witches Rock Postcard
In the parish of St Clement, near Green Island, there is a large rock formation steeped in legend
HMS Havick Wreck Material
Havik was an 18-gun sloop-of-war, launched in 1784 for the Dutch Navy. Upon completion, she was transferred to and served in South Africa.
Militia Jacket
A significant part of the museum’s military collection is the Government of Jersey’s Public Works collection.
Bronze Age spearhead
In August 2020 Jay Cornick, a local metal detectorist, brought in a three-thousand-year-old bronze spearhead he had found while detecting on
Secret stamps
At first glance, it may seem an object of interest only to stamp enthusiasts...
The Chocolate Wrapper
Tis scrap of paper is, as far as we know, the only detailed record of a young Jerseyman’s deportation.
Adèle Haarseth’s Story
In a change to the normal object in focus, we’re taking a closer look at the life of Adèle Haarseth, née Pallot.
Accessories handmade in Wurzach internment camp
These colourful bags, shoes and other accessories are part of a collection of items handmade by Nellie May Faulder.
Wartime Gift
Princess Mary Gift Boxes, which were created in 1914 and intended to be distributed as a Christmas gift to all soldiers on active service.
Resistance notes
A two-person resistance campaign lead by two artists during the Occupation of Jersey
Victoria Cross
Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856 by Royal Warrant, the Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour to members o
Sir Anthony Paulet Portrait
The oldest portrait in the collection can be found at Mont Orgueil Castle and depicts Sir Anthony Paulet, Governor of Jersey.
Palace Hotel Letter
A letter donated to Jersey Archive in May 2024 may have finally revealed the truth about an infamous hotel fire...
Royal Charters
Royal Charters were issued by the Monarch as a solemn grant of land, privileges, exemptions or immunity.
Russian Toy
Learn about this traditional Russian wooden toy made by prisoner-of-war.
007 Note
The mystery of the James Bond note discovered during restoration work at Elizabeth Castle has been solved.
Medals
Jersey Heritage have acquired a new collection of medals at auction awarded to Jersey woman, Florence Puddicombe, for nursing service.
PS Normandy porthole
The PS Normandy was a British paddle-wheel steam ship built in 1863.
The Tomato Book
Affectionately known by Archive staff as the ‘Tomato Book’, this document is from the States Impôts Department.
Clifford Cohu’s watch
The story behind a pocket watch which belonged to Canon Clifford Cohu.
Cahun Photographs
Discover the story behind our collection, this month we take a closer look at Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore.
Aunt Elizabeth by Edmund Blampied
One of Jersey’s most iconic 20th century artists, Blampied is best known for depicting scenes of rural Jersey life.
Samplers made by Jane Mary Barreau, 1826
We have over 90 samplers in our textile collection, the oldest of which dates from 1736 and the most recent 1943.
Louisa Gould’s Registration Card
A story of bravery and betrayal during the Occupation.
History
The German Occupation
A brief history of the German Occupation of Jersey, from 1 July 1940 to 9 May 1945
History
Claude Cahun and Jersey
Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer, best known today for surreal self-portrait photographs.
History
Jersey in the Early Medieval Period
Discover the history of Jersey during the Viking era, we'll take a closer look at the political and cultural landscape.
History
Island at war
The Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi forces during World War II, read one woman's extraordinary story.
History
The Black Dog of Bouley Bay
Although it is very small, just nine miles by five, Jersey has an incredibly rich history and heritage of myths and legends.
History
Corn riots
Learn about the corn riots of 1769, why they happened and how this public protest inspired change.