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The story of Jersey

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

Lillie Langtry 

Every age has its own idea of beauty and in Lillie Langtry we have the epitome of a late 19th century "pinup".  

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Witch Trials in Jersey

The Channel Islands have been described as ‘proportionate to their size, the witch hunting capital of Atlantic Europe.’

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Jersey’s French Occupation

The Occupation of the Channel Islands by the French during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th Century.

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The Battle of Jersey 

As a British outpost within sight of France, an often hostile enemy, the Channel Islands were once a frontier on the edge of a war zone.

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Claude Cahun and Jersey

Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer. She is best known today for her surreal self-portrait photographs.

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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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Island at war

The Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi forces during World War II, read one woman's extraordinary story.

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Cider making in Jersey

Apple orchards and cider-making are an intrinsic part of our history, having once shaped the landscape, culture and economy of the Island.

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Claude Cahun and Jersey

Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer. She is best known today for her surreal self-portrait photographs.

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