The Jersey War Tunnels give a fascinating insight into life in Jersey during World War 2.The exhibition is housed in the former underground complex built for the Germans. In 1941 it was originally built as a shelter to protect German troops but was converted to a hospital in 1943. It remained operational until 1945. German […]
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A Day Trip to Jersey
A photo from my day trip to Jersey is my photo choice for day 15 of the Normandy Advent Calendar. I took the photo at Elizabeth Castle in St Helier. This is the view from the castle that’s the oldest part of the island. The fortifications were started in the 1550s and the castle was […]
Elizabeth Castle in Jersey
The Elizabeth Castle in Jersey is on a small island about half a mile from the St Helier coast. It is connected to the mainland at low tide by a causeway. If there’s a tide high or you don’t want to walk, you can take the ferry. The ferry is an amphibious craft which means […]
Travelling To Jersey From Normandy
Travelling to Jersey from Normandy is a really easy trip to make. I travelled there recently courtesy of Manche Isles Express so I could experience what it’s like. You can make your reservation and pay either by internet, or the phone or at one of ticket offices. Their website is here. Prices start from 34 euros […]