The Channel Islands in Celtic and Roman Times, c. 1000 BCE – 500 CE
The Channel Islands were not always disconnected from the French mainland. It was only as sea levels rose worldwide in the aftermath of the last ice age that the land connections between Jersey and Alderney were subsumed.
The Four Labour and Concentration Camps on Alderney During the Second World War
The labour camps which the Nazis built on the island of Alderney in the Channel Islands during the Second World War have been widely known about since the 1940s, but seldom studied in extensive detail.
Alderney and the Channel Islands during the Second World War (June 1940 – May 1945)
It is well known that Britain avoided being directly occupied by the Nazis during the Second World War, as the Blitz was abandoned in 1941 and Hitler turned his attentions eastwards to invading the Soviet Union.
Are the Channel Islands British?
When you imagine the Channel Islands, you might picture a charming British haven nestled in the sea. However, the islands' status is more intriguing than it may initially appear.
A look into Alderney’s history
Alderney is an island brimming with relics of a time gone by. Despite the effects of war, it boasts a unique and permanent reminder of a striking blend of England and France.
Visit Fort Tourgis: One of the largest Victorian forts in Alderney
Tourgis Batteries is an emblematic site of Alderney that provides an unique insight into what an 18th century Victorian fort was like. During WWII it was repurposed by the Germans.
Renoir’s View Of The Channel Islands
The impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir spent a month on the Islands in 1883 and created fifteen beautiful depictions of Moulin Huet. Today’s blog focuses on looking at the Channel Islands from Renoir’s perspective.
A Mystical Day Spent Visiting The Oldest Chapel On Herm
If you want a true insight into the island’s history, you should plan a short walk over to St. Tugual’s Chapel. This gorgeous 11th-century chapel is a testament to the island’s rich history.
A dreamy visit to one of the oldest Manors in Jersey
Get ready to cue the oohs and ahhs when visiting St. Ouen’s Manor. I felt like I stumbled into a period piece as I wandered the grounds and gardens of this stunning Manor.