Category Archives: Jersey – Channel Islands

A-Z Challenge 2020 – Specialised Studies O is for Occupation

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Julie Goucher

The Channel Islands were during the Second World War, occupied by the Nazis and the lives of the Islanders changed perhaps for ever. It of course, was not just the Islanders, whose lives were irrevocably changed, but those too of … Continue reading →

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International Museum Day 2018

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Julie Goucher

As a child I always enjoyed visiting museums. Looking back, my favourite hobbies were old things, books and listening to my Great Aunts talk about the family. I guess my pathway was set from way back in my childhood. Today … Continue reading →

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Howard Davis Park, Jersey Channel Islands WW2 Graves

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Howard Davis Park, Jersey Channel Islands WW2 Graves, a set on Flickr. Mentioned in small print on the tourist map of Jersey is the name Howard Davis Park. Alongside the name of the park is the mention of “W.W.2 War … Continue reading →

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Day One – 10th October 2011 – Part Two – Maritime Museum Jersey

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Julie Goucher

One of the things we did prior to returning to Jersey was to take out membership to Jersey Heritage. There were several places that we wanted to visit, and this gave our support to a valuable organisation while saving money. … Continue reading →

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Day One – 10th October 2011 – Part One – Interesting Marker – Rozel Bay Jersey

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Having arrived at Rozel Bay at lunchtime we enjoyed a sandwich and coffee and a tea shop. As we walked back in the direction of the car I spotted a marker situated outside the pathway to one of the houses. … Continue reading →

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Day One – Returning to Jersey – 10th October 2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Whilst, it may not be particularly obvious, we have just returned from a 5 day break in Jersey. We stayed at the same hotel, The Revere, as our holiday in July. The hotel, service and island was so lovely that … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Views across Rozel Bay Jersey

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Julie Goucher

  Taking part in Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday & Silent Sunday

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Samares Manor 13th July 2011 Submitted to Wordless Wednesdays

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Jersey Photos – July 2011

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Jersey July 2011, a set on Flickr. The complete set of Jersey photographs. Taken with either iPhone or Panasonic camera between 12 – 19 July 2011.

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Day Three – Jersey – 14th July 2011 – Occupation Tapestry

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Julie Goucher

One of the things I really wanted to see while in Jersey was the Occupation Tapestry. Made to commemorate 50 years of Liberation from the German Occupation. So, having had a coffee and wander around the Liberation Market, where we … Continue reading →

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