Every year in Jersey, Channel Islands on the 9th May, the locals celebrate the liberation of the island from five … More
Category: World War 2
George Perchard Davey – born 26 April 1885
My great great grandfather was born 127 years ago today. He was the son of Isaac William Davey (b. 30 … More
British subjects are evacuated from Jersey to Germany
Sixty nine years ago today, on the 16th September 1942, many Jersey residents were evacuated and transferred to Germany. Last … More
Summerland Factory
At some point during my grandmothers teenage years she was employed at the Summerland Factory in Rouge Boullion, Jersey, Channel … More
Liberation Day
On the 9th May 1945 members of my family living in Jersey, Channel Islands, experienced something I have been fortunate … More