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29 November 2024 A Jersey Christmas Carol
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Research Discover the archives, collections and stories of Jersey Find out more

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Discover the story behind some of the objects and archives in our collection
Our collections >
Discover the Island's collection of objects, artefacts and artwork
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Explore our historic environment, this page includes how to report a find

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Learn Never stop learning about Jersey's history Find out more

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Our Outreach work shares and celebrates our Island story throughout our community

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Jèrriais >
The indigenous language of Jersey

History

History

The story of Jersey

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

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The language of Jèrriais

This ancient language has woven itself into the fabric of Jersey’s identity, its vocabulary is shaped by the Island’s landscape, agricultura

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The Igneous Origins of Jersey

Volcanic activity is the origin of many of the rocks that you will find under your feet today. Millions of years ago, Jersey’s volcanic orig

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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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