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Painting of Elizabeth Castle from 1764

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Want to know more about your home’s history?…

Islanders have another opportunity to nominate their property and discover more about its history.

18 September 2023

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Archive team win national award

The team at Jersey Archive has gained national recognition after winning an industry award for the service they provide to the public.

5 September 2023

Colourful wording says creative summer

A summer of creativity at heritage sites!

20 July 2023

Exhibition panels show a couple on a beach with basket and long poles

New exhibition to whet your appetite!

10 July 2023

six uniformed men stand around a cannon

How to make a bang at the Castle!

28 June 2023

Jersey Archive view of entrance to archive and three people at entrance

Glowing report for Archive staff

22 May 2023

A wooden sign reads Fete du RNouve

Festival to celebrate spring

4 May 2023

Man dressed as King Charles II sits and stares into camera

‘Monarchs at Mont Orgueil’ for schoolchildren

Ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend, schoolchildren in Jersey are discovering which Monarchs from the past have helped

2 May 2023

Rock face with small cave showing

Spotlight on Jersey’s lesser-known Neanderthal cave

30 March 2023

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