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Guernsey's Heritage website

Guernsey has a wonderfully rich heritage and unique history which begins at around 8000BC when Guernsey was separated from mainland Europe by rising sea levels. There is evidence of hunting and fishing fifteen hundred years later, and traces of settlements have been found dating back to 4500BC.
 
Guernsey became associated with England when William II of Normandy defeated King Harold in 1066, and the Duchy of Normandy and England became one. The Channel Islands had been part of the Duchy since the mid tenth century

Guernsey has a strong association with the sea with a history of fishing, shipbuilding, privateering, as well as it being an important location for merchants and of strategic importance in war. WWII had a huge impact on the Islands when the islands became part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall and many islanders were evacuated from the island in 1940 before the occupational of the island.  Every year on 9 May, the Island celebrates its freedom on Liberation Day.

Explore our HeritageGuernsey website to find details on places to visit and activities, as well as much more information on our interesting history.

MUSEUMS AT NIGHT 26 May 2012 - 26 May 2012

Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port +44 (0) 1481 721657 An evening with ‘behind the scenes’ talks, guided tours and family activities as part of this Europe-wide ...
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BURNT AT THE STAKE 28 Jul 2012 - 28 Jul 2012

In conjunction with Guernsey History in Action Company Starts at the Picket House, South Esplanade, St Peter Port (Perry’s ref Town L7), finishes at Tower Hill, St Peter Port...
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