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The Library's unique collections are a treasure chest of unusual, interesting and sometimes surprising material just waiting to be found. This anthology, written by the Editor, is based on an eclectic selection of our archive. The author asserts her copyright on all material on the Priaulx Library website except where copyright of other authors is expressly notified. Permission to reproduce material from this website and full attribution to the author is required in all cases.

Dieu sauve la Reine!

The National anthem, translated from the English by John R. Tardif, Esq., and sung at the St Martin's School Jubilee Treat, 28 June 1897, for which it was specially written. From Roswell's Diamond Jubilee Record of the Parish of St Martin's, 1897.

December 22, 1843: Earthquake!

From the Star.

Philippe Le Boutillier, 1605

From Philippe Le Geyt's Manuscripts on the law, constitution, and customs of this island, (that is, Jersey); how you could legitimately be convicted on your reputation.

January 1881: Storms and snow

From the newspapers, including severe storms and gales in Guernsey.

February 1841

Bellamy's Guernsey Pictorial Directory and Strangers' Guide, pp. 40-1. An extract from the book, published in 1843, with an accompanying note.

Witchcraft: Les Sorcelleries, March 1787

From the Library's Gazette de L'Ile de Jersey, 10 March 1787. If you're a Jersey person and you think you're cursed, you can call on the local white witch to save you.

Not dead yet: the curious case of the Speedwell, on the hunt for Americans, March 1812

A report from New York, March 31, 1812, published in Niles' Weekly Register, March-September 1812, Vol. II.

The fur trade in 1761

From the London Chronicle , Vol. 9. Guernsey and Jersey are accused of helping the French to put British fur traders in Canada out of business; the claim is denied.

Bicycle and Tricycle Club, February 1889

From the Star of February 2nd, 1889; the history of the Club. The cyclist in the photograph is the great champion, Jack Le Tocq, from the Library collection.

Captain Knapp and the Mayflower, February 1762

From The London Chronicle.

Bouane Debate, February 1819

A poem in Guernsey French, from the Gazette de Guernesey of 19 February, 1819. The title means 'Good riddance!'

January 1816: Order-in-Council of February 1660

From the Gazette de Guernesey, January 6, 1816, respecting 'strangers' abusing their position by selling goods retail rather than wholesale and thus undermining the local economy. The 1660 letter from the Privy Council is in its original English: the Gazette provided a translation into French for the benefit of the malefactors, perhaps!

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Dieu sauve la Reine!

December 22, 1843: Earthquake!

Philippe Le Boutillier, 1605

January 1881: Storms and snow

February 1841

Witchcraft: Les Sorcelleries, March 1787

Not dead yet: the curious case of the Speedwell, on the hunt for Americans, March 1812

The fur trade in 1761

Bicycle and Tricycle Club, February 1889

Captain Knapp and the Mayflower, February 1762

Bouane Debate, February 1819

January 1816: Order-in-Council of February 1660

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