A 15th century document

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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

A 15th century document
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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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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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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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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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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