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Guernsey CIOS
The Occupation Society was formed
in 1961 to study all aspects of the German military occupation
of the British Channel Islands during the Second World War. The
society organises guided tours, excursions and talks throughout
the Islands and France. It also continues to build up an
extensive sound, documentary and photographic archive. Practical
projects include the restoration of the Naval Signals H.Q.
bunker at St. Jacques on the outskirts of St. Peter Port. |
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Jersey Heritage Trust
The Trust was founded in 1981.
The Trust is an independent organisation that receives an annual grant
from the States of Jersey to support its running costs.
Admission income from visitors and support from sponsors are
also vital to keep it operating.
Here in Jersey,
the Trust is
responsible for the Island's major historic sites, award-winning
museums and public archives and hold collections of artefacts,
works of art, documents, specimens and information relating to
Jersey's history, culture and environment. |
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La Société Jersiaise
La Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873. It promotes and encourages
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The study of the history, the archaeology, the natural
history, the language and many other subjects of interest in the
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The works of the Jersey Heritage Trust and the Jersey Museums
Service, and the provision of information and voluntary helpers
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The conservation of the Island's natural environment
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The preservation of Jersey's historical buildings and
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The publication of books and articles on topics of local
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Exhibitions and displays of work
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The collection of artefacts, books, paintings, photographs and
maps of the Island |
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Through the Barreau Art Scholarship the encouragement of
contemporary art by young Islanders |
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Jersey War Tunnels
Jersey War Tunnels tells the true story
of the Occupation of Jersey during World War Two. It is one of
the Island 's most popular tourist attractions as well as an
important site of heritage conservation and interpretation.
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The Channel Islands Military
Museum
A unique display of both British
and German Militaria on display, from uniforms and equipment to
motorcycles and paperwork. All from the occupation era,
displayed in an origional and restored German Bunker |
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A selection of Fortification sites |
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Fortress Study Group The Fortress Study Group is the only international society
concerned with the study of all aspects of military architecture and
fortifications and their armaments, especially works constructed to
mount and resist artillery.
The group was formed in 1975 at Pembroke College, Oxford to
provide an opportunity for those interested in fortifications and
military architecture to meet, get to know one another and publish
their work. |
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Bunkersite.com A very nice English site including a large photographic section
concerning Jersey's Bunkers |
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Atlantikwall-research.Norway Norway - the
"Holy Grail" for Atlantic Wall Fortification Students -
See Erik's site and you will want to be on the next aeroplane! |
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Atlantic Wall.co.uk Richard Drew's nice site covering all areas of the Atlantic
Wall. |
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Pillbox Study Group UK There are more
fortifications in the UK than most of us ever thought
possible. (new link) |
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Other Sites |
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Martin Walton Fortification Tours
Martin is a fully qualified
Blue Badge Guide
and has been a German fortifications guide in Jersey for many
years.
Martin is also able to offer other historic/fortification walks
in Jersey (eg Napoleonic) |
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Jersey Heritage Holidays
Jersey Heritage Holidays offers short break holidays for those
who want to get under the skin of Jersey and to understand more
fully what makes this island such a special place.
Three subjects will be covered by specific four-day breaks
during 2007: its close links with the English Crown, Jewel in
the Crown on 26 – 30 April and 5 – 9 July, Fortified Jersey on
24 – 28 May and Occupation/World War II on 11 – 15 September.
(new link) |
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Tomahawk Films Tomahawk produce the excellent DVD
Channel Islands Occupied, together with the bonus of a recent
production showing Jersey's German fortifications called "Stars on the
Landscape" |
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Fortress Books
On this site you'll find a large collection of books about all
types of fortresses, artillery and radar systems. |
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Axis History Forum
This is an apolitical forum for
discussions on the Axis nations, as well as the First and Second
World Wars in general. Of particular interest is the section
"Fortifications and Artillery"
If you have a Fortification question and
it cannot be answered on this forum - it probably cannot be
answered anywhere!
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Atlantikwall Superforum
This is another good Forum - The postings
are in French.
Includes some information/pictures of the
Channel Islands. |
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Living with the Enemy "Living With The Enemy is the true and personal story of
the Occupation of Jersey. Inspired by Islanders, this definitive
documentary gives a heart-warming and heart-wrenching insight
into Island life between 1940 and 1945, as seen through the eyes
of the people who endured it." |
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The Adolf Guns -
40,6cm SK C/34 at Trondenes, outside Harstad, North Norway. The
Battery is today one of the best preserved in the entire
Atlantic Wall. It is open for visitors. Out of season - booking
required. Guided tours 2008; From 16 June to 15 August at 1100,
1300 and 1500 Meet at the gate to Trondenes military camp.
Normally the tour takes 1 ½ hours (new
link) "Harald gives
an excellent tour" Secretary CIOS Jersey |
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Member's Sites |
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Member Paul Tandy has a site showing some visits to our
Bunkers.
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