History
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Discover the Fascinating Transformation of a Bunker into a Captivating Museum and Welcoming Center
# St Catherine’s Bunker: From War Relic to Jersey’s Historical Beacon In a move that is sure to pique the interest of history buffs and islanders alike, the St Catherine’s bunker, a remnant of Jersey’s wartime…
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Reflecting on the Tragic Haut du Mont Explosion: Join us in Observing a Moment of Silence, One Year Later
# Remembering the Jersey Tragedy: A Solemn Minute’s Silence In an act of collective mourning and respect, the community of Jersey will observe a minute’s silence to honour the 10 souls tragically lost in the recent…
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Reflecting on the Tragic Haut du Mont Explosion: Join us in Observing a Moment of Silence, One Year Later
Jersey Mourns: A Solemn Tribute to the Haut du Mont Tragedy In a heartfelt gesture of remembrance, Jersey will stand still for a minute’s silence to honour the 10 souls tragically lost in the Haut du…
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Commemorate 150 Years of Société Jersiaise with Limited Edition Stamps!
Jersey’s Philatelic Flourish: Commemorating 150 Years of the Société Jersiaise Study Group Summary: In a nod to tradition and intellectual pursuit, Jersey has unveiled a set of eight commemorative stamps celebrating the 150th anniversary of the…
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Breaking Barriers: Celebrating 75 Years Since the First Woman Was Elected to the States Assembly in Jersey
The Trailblazing Legacy of Ivy Forster: Jersey’s First Female States Assembly Member Summary: Ivy Forster’s historic election as the first woman deputy for St Helier in 1948 marked a watershed moment for Jersey’s political landscape. Her…
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Breaking Barriers: Jersey Elects First Woman 75 Years Ago
# Breaking Barriers: Remembering Ivy Forster, Jersey’s First Female States Member In the annals of Jersey’s political history, 1948 stands out as a landmark year. It was then that Ivy Forster shattered the glass ceiling, becoming…
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Discover the Hidden Gem: Rare Channel Islands Travel Poster Sells for £5,000 at Auction!
Historic French Poster Fetches £5,000 at Auction: A Nostalgic Win for Channel Islands Memorabilia Summary: A 19th-century French travel poster, a nostalgic piece of Channel Islands history, has been sold for £5,000 at a recent auction.…
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Discover the Majestic Elizabeth Castle Through Jersey’s Enchanting Stamp Issue
A Stamp of Approval: Jersey Celebrates Elizabeth Castle’s Centenary with Philatelic Flair Four commemorative stamps celebrate 100 years of Jersey’s Elizabeth Castle as a historic monument. Key Points Jersey issues four commemorative stamps marking Elizabeth Castle’s…
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Former Politician and Car Hire Tycoon: A Legacy Remembered and Celebrated
Tributes Pour in for Jersey’s Visionary: Remembering John Falle Summary: The island of Jersey recently bid farewell to one of its most esteemed sons, John Falle, who passed away at the ripe age of 95. A…
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Reflecting on Tragedies: Emergency Services Commemorate Anniversaries
# Remembering the Fallen: Jersey’s Emergency Services Pay Tribute ## Chief Officers Honour Lives Lost in Solemn Ceremony In a heartfelt ceremony, the Chief Officers of Jersey’s emergency services gathered to pay homage to the individuals…