History of Guernsey
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The history of Guernsey dates to prehistoric times, with evidence of Neolithic occupation and later Roman occupation. Tradition credits Saint Sampson with introducing Christianity to the island.
La Gran'mère du Chimquière ("the Grandmother of Chimquière"), a prehistoric statue menhir at the entrance to Saint Martin's Church
Battle 1342
The burning of the Guernsey Martyrs 1556
Castle Cornet seen at night over the harbour of St Peter Port.
Guernsey
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Guernsey is the second-largest island in the Channel Islands, located 27 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy. It is the largest island in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, which includes five othe
History of Guernsey
…Map of Guernsey Guernsey within the Bailiwick of Guernsey The history of Guernsey dates to prehistoric times, with evidence of Neolithic occupation and later Roman…
Castle Cornet over the harbour of St Peter Port in the second half of the 17th century
A German bunker from the Atlantic Wall
Guernsey from the air
Guernsey cliffs