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2013 hidden treasures A celebration of Jersey’s history and heritage Saturday 7th – Sunday 15th September 2013 A MAMMOTH TASK Excavating the Ice Age Island FINAL RESTING PLACE Explore Victorian Graveyards ALL AT SEA Jersey’s maritime heritage uncovered www.jersey.com Séyiz les beinv’nus à eune fête dé Visiting Experts l’héthitage dé Jèrri: toute la s’maine ous en rêjouithez d’bâtisses freunmés Dr Matt Pope Dr Sarah Rutherford Prof Clive Gamble View rarely-seen artefacts, dé couôteunme au monde, dé vîsites, dé discours et d’aut’s présentâtions is a Senior Research Fellow of is a Kew-trained gardener with of the University of the Institute of Archaeology an MA in the conservation of Southampton’s Faculty of get behind closed doors, tchi vos hèqu’thont l’esprit d’l’Île. at University College London. historic parks and gardens from Humanities, leads interdisciplinary Dêmuchiz les trésors muchis d’Jèrri! A well-respected Palaeolithic York University. She worked for research projects and publishes learn something new and archaeologist, Matt is one of the English Heritage assessing sites widely on the archaeology of immerse yourself in the very best of Jersey’s heritage leaders of the team who carried across England for the Register human origins. Clive is a Fellow out excavations at La Cotte de of Historic Parks and Gardens, of the British Academy and the during this week-long event dedicated to exploring and St Brelade, Les Varines and other becoming Head of the Register. Society of Antiquaries, President local Ice Age sites this summer. During this time she researched of the Royal Anthropological discovering the Island’s history and hidden treasures. and completed her doctoral thesis Institute and was appointed to on the landscapes of nineteenth- the British Museum board in century lunatic asylums. August 2010. Welcome NCE AGAIN, we are delighted that the National Trust, Jersey Heritage, Société Jersiaise and The Channel Island Occupation The National Trust Society have joined forces to celebrate the rich cultural Jersey Heritage for Jersey heritage that permeates the very fabric of our Island. The National Trust for Jersey, established Jersey Heritage was founded in 1981 and is An exciting range of tours, events and activities are on offer responsible for the island’s major historic sites, in 1936, is dedicated to permanently throughout the festival: there are Ice Age secrets to uncover, award-winning museums and public archives. safeguarding historic sites and areas of natural It holds collections of artefacts, works of art, beauty for the benefit of the Island. Caring for Neolithic graves to track down, candlelit recitals to savour and documents, specimens and information relating to 23 historic buildings ranging from farmhouses lighthouses to explore. Discover Victorian art, German bunkers Jersey’s history, culture and environment. These to mills, and over 2% of the land, its holdings and green-lung graveyards, or walk in the footsteps of kings collections define the island, hold the evidence are evocative of Jersey’s sense of place and and convicts. We really hope that everyone will take the opportunity to discover some of for its historical development and act as the character, as well as its rich ecology and the treasures which we are so fortunate to have in Jersey. community’s memory. natural environment. www.jerseyheritage.org www.nationaltrust.je 2Enjoy every moment of Hidden Treasures – a festival 250,000 years in the making! Channel Islands Celia Jeune Clive Jones Neil Molyneux Paul Burnal President Chairman President President Société Jersiaise Occupation Society National Trust Jersey Société Channel Islands for Jersey Jersiaise Occupation Society The Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873 Channel Islands Occupation Society is Heritage for the study of Jersey archaeology, history, a non-political, voluntary organisation natural history, the ancient language and the dedicated to the preservation of all aspects conservation of the environment. Within its of the German Occupation of Jersey during library are considerable collections of family the Second World War. In 1977, the CIOS Hidden Treasures is supported by Jersey Tourism and Education Sport & Culture For further information visit: archives, local newspapers and almanacs, embarked on an ambitious preservation www.jersey.com photographs, prints, maps and genealogical programme and have since restored eight Jersey Tourism, Liberation Place, St Helier, JE1 1BB material, which are of crucial importance as fortification sites which may be visited by Tel: +44 (0)1534 448877 Fax: +44 (0)1534 448899 Email: [email protected] primary source material. the public at advertised times. All information correct at time of print – August 2013 www.societe-jersiaise.org www.ciosjersey.org.uk Jersey Tourism and The Idea Works take our responsibilities very seriously.All waste materials from the printing of this guide are recycled, including aluminium plates, metal ink tins & plastic ink cartridges, the ink itself, paper, cardboard and even the wood from the delivery pallets. 2Cover image Rod Bryans 3 Genuine Jersey Hidden Treasures Market National Trust Open Day – Towers, Temples and Tea! The festival opens in St Helier’s historic Royal Square: The National Trust for Jersey’s Open Day an ancient market place once again offers a perfect way to explore TH overlooked by the States some of Jersey’s rich architectural heritage Chamber and the site of the by allowing free access to fascinating Saturday 7th Saturday last land battle fought in the British Isles properties that are either not usually open, 8 Sunday 8th Royal Court and in 1781. Come along to the Square today or would normally charge an entrance fee. States Chamber Tour and soak up the atmosphere as we launch A range of properties will be throwing open TIME: 10:00 – 16:00 Hidden Treasures. Local band Badlabecques their doors for you to discover at leisure PLACE: Various National Trust properties With a special focus on the Royal Mace – will perform rousing songs in the old Jersey their history and architectural features, as PRICE: Free which was presented to the Bailiff by King Norman-French language (Jèrriais) and well as offering family friendly fun. Parking Charles II 350 years ago – Rod McLoughlin MORE INFO: www.nationaltrust.je you can enjoy traditional food and drink is on-site unless otherwise stated: or call 01534 483193 offers a guided tour of the States Chamber while browsing stalls packed with local arts and the Royal Court looking at many works and crafts. You can even join a Blue Badge of art to which the public rarely has access. Guide for a fascinating free tour around Booking essential – 01534 448877 the historic town centre (on the hour from TIME: 10.30 -11.30 10:00 – 14:00). PLACE: Advised at time of booking TIME: 10.00 - 17.00 PRICE: Free PLACE: Royal Square GUIDE: Rod McLoughlin PRICE: Free Les Ecréhous – Corbière Lighthouse – Treasures of the Sea Seeing the Light The National Trust for Jersey and Jersey A rare opportunity to see inside the famous Seafaris are offering a special RIB trip to the lighthouse of La Corbière. Explore the crystal clear waters of Les Ecréhous. The dramatic headland with your guides and 1. THE MASONIC TEMPLE, Stopford 6. LA TOUR CÂRRÉE, St Ouen’s Bay, 3½ hour trip will give you plenty of time be entertained with tales of tides and Road, St Helier (no on-site parking, St Ouen to explore this special reef and Blue Badge shipwrecks, the building of the lighthouse use town car parks) 7. LA VALLETTE, La Rue des Barraques, Guide, Bob Tompkins, will be on board to tell and the men who kept watch for over 100 2. MOREL FARM, La Rue de la Fontaine, St John you all about the protected wildlife in the years. Cross the causeway, uncovered at St Lawrence area. You will also enjoy a fabulous picnic half tide, and climb up the spiral staircase to 8. REPEATER STATION BUNKER, from Suma’s Restaurant and maybe try a the lantern room to discover the intricacies 3. BELLOZANE ABBEY & Springfield (off Trinity Road), spot of swimming or snorkelling. The local of 19th, 20th and 21st century technology, COURTEENHALL, La Grande Route de St Helier (no on-site parking, dolphins and seals might even put in an and to enjoy spectacular views. Mont à L’Abbé, St Helier (park at West use town car parks) appearance, so don’t forget your camera Booking essential – Call 01534 448877 Hill Hotel or Haute Vallee School) and binoculars! 9. SONG OF THE SEA, La Rue de TIME: Advised at time of booking 4. LA ROCCO TOWER, St Ouen’s Bay Grouet, Corbière, St. Brelade Booking essential – Call 01534 448877 PLACE: Lower car park by cottages, (park at Le Braye. Due to tides, (park at Corbière Lighthouse car park) TIME: 12.00 -15.30 La Corbière, St Brelade open 13:30 to 16:45 only) …other locations to be confirmed closer PLACE: Advised at time of booking PRICE: £12.50 (includes a donation to RNLI) 5. LES CÔTILS FARM, La Rue des Côtils, to the event, please check the website PRICE: £46 per person GUIDE: Sue Hardy and Sheila Mallet St Helier for details. (to include picnic from Suma’s) GRADE: Easy – 1m (1.6k) + steps! GUIDE: Bob Tompkins 4 5 Real Treasures; A ‘Behind the TH Scenes’ Jersey Heritage Tour In 1997, Jersey Heritage had a purpose designed and environmentally controlled building constructed to house the social 8 history collections, which have been gathered together over the last 130 Sunday 8th years. Inside this store is an eclectic mix 9th Monday representing the history of a unique Island. Jersey, the oldest possession of the British Your tour today will take you inside this monarchy, left undefended, deserted and on its fascinating, but rarely opened, facility.