
Find out what makes our Island so special, read some of the heritage stories and discover our Island story

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.
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Caroline Trachy
Caroline Trachy was a pioneering campaigner for women’s rights in the quest for equality in Jersey. Here’s her story.
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Jean Le Capelain
Jean Le Capelain was often compared to the artist J M W Turner, and was sometimes referred to as ‘the Jersey Turner’
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The German Occupation
A brief history of the German Occupation of Jersey, from 1 July 1940 to 9 May 1945
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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.
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Castles of Jersey
Why has Jersey been one of the most heavily fortified parts of the British Isles?
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Corn riots
Learn about the corn riots of 1769, why they happened and how this public protest inspired change.
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The Coin Hoard comes home
The story of Le Câtillon II, the largest hoard of Iron Age gold and silver coins, jewellery and ingots ever found in Western Europe.
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