The history of Guernsey stretches back with evidence of Neolithic occupation, followed by Roman occupation. Christianity was brought to Guernsey by St Sampson.
La Gran'mère du Chimquière, the Grandmother of Chimquiere, the statue menhir at the gate of Saint Martin's church is an important prehistoric monument
Battle 1342
The burning of the Guernsey Martyrs 1556
Castle Cornet seen at night over the harbour of St Peter Port.
The Royal Guernsey Militia has a history dating back 800 years. Always loyal to the British Crown, the men were unpaid volunteers whose wish was to defend the Island of Guernsey from foreign invaders.
Badge of the Royal Guernsey
Two cannon on a militia battery, overlooking L'Eree Bay, Guernsey
German proclamation of measures against Hubert Nicolle, James Symes, Ambrose Sherwill, and others following Operation Ambassador
Loafers wall, in remembrance of Guernseymen who died in WW1