Jersey Royal
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The Jersey Royal is the marketing name of a type of potato grown in Jersey which has a Protected Designation of Origin. The potatoes are of the variety known as International Kidney and are typically
'Jersey Royals', raw
'Jersey Royals', boiled
History of Jersey
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Jersey – the largest of the Channel Islands – has been an island for around 6,000 years. Early inhabitation is evidenced by various neolithic monuments and hoards. In the 10th century, Jersey became p
La Pouquelaye de Faldouet was constructed on a site on the east coast looking across to the Cotentin Peninsula.
Mont Orgueil dominates the small harbour of Gorey and guards Jersey from attack from the French coast opposite
To this day, the tradition that the Bailiff wears red robes remains.
Martello towers were built along the coasts to protect the Island from French attack. Pictured is First Tower on Victoria Avenue.