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

German forces occupied large parts of mainland Europe, meaning the Channel Islands shared a common experience with many Europeans.

Jersey was introduced to surfing by Islander Nigel Oxenden in the 1920s, find out how the sport developed in Jersey right up to modern day.

Oysters have long been an important part of Jersey, not only its fishing industry but also its wider culture, heritage, and identity.

The Société Jersiaise excavated the mound at La Hougue Bie during September 1924 and discovered the passage grave beneath.

According to an entry for 20 September 1862 in the Jersey Shipping Register, the Prospero was a 198-ton brig built in FC Clarke’s yard.

Marcel Moore, her art and life

Discover sites of civilian wartime protest and defiance in Occupied Jersey during World War II.

Discover the history of Jersey during the Viking era, we'll take a closer look at the political and cultural landscape.

History

The story of Jersey