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In several places of Jersey History is brought back to life by " plays" in costumes of the time, with weaponry dating from that same time and it is great to watch one of more of these events.I can recommend it to you and.....Jersey being only 4 x 18 sq.kms. everything is so easily reached......
She lived from 1853 - 1929.She was an English actress, known as "JERSEY LILY" and was famous for her beauty.Perhaps it is my imagination, but she looks like DIANA, THE PRINCESS OF WALES but with a darker complexion and dark hair.She was a beauty too, wasn't she?This Lillie from Wales befriended the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII.
On top of a high rocj near E,izabeth Castle in St. Aubin's Bay near St. Helier is a small chapel.It is an ORATORIUM, dating back to the 12th Century.It is called after the holy man who once lived there and the City St. Helier got the same name.It is said that the man came from Belgium in 538 after the Island had become Catholic and he lived there on that rock as a HERMIT .In 555 he died too young, by the hands of pirates who used axes for their evil work!Each Summer a pligrimage is held to this place on the first Sunday before or achter 16th July or on St. Helier's Day itself.The 2 crossed axes in Jersey"s Coat of Arms remind us of this Saint.
For over 200 years this beautiful and friendly (not to forget curious !) animal delivers her share of the products on the island.All through the year the ROYAL JERSEY AGRICULTURAL and HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY organizes cattle exhibitions.The 1st one takes place in May in TRINITY.The highlight you must see is the life size bronze group of statues in St. Helier.....This year (2003) the 52nd anniversay of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau will be celebratedBTW 2001 was the Year of the Jersey Cow....
Festival/Parade takes place in August every year - people from the different parishes put together floats - spectacular show - great work goes into this - not to be missed.
DONT WORRY IT WONT COST YOU A FORTUNE , THEY ONLY TAKE 20 PENCE AT THE MOST .
Stafford Hotel Saint Helier
1 Review and 38 Opinions My girlfriend and I spent 1 night at the 2* Stafford Hotel during our weekend visit to Jersey in...
L'Horizon Hotel & Spa Saint Aubin
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Havelock Guest House Saint Helier
1 Review and 20 Opinions In a great position right on the seafront, close to a beach and pier, and a five minute walk from...
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Q: We are planning a trip to Jersey in October (probably staying at Merton) and plan on staying for a week. Is that two long with...
A: Hi, Plenty to do on the island with Jersey Zoo, German hospital and lots of forts to explore. For day trips, the easiest is Guernsey and Sark. You also have trips to...
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