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Be there on Guernsey’s First Liberation Day on 9th May 1945. Relive those moments in a blow by blow, minute by minute account of freedom, after five long years of Nazi German Occupation.

 

Discover the players, from the fanatic German Commandant to the no nonsense British Brigadier. Was it true? It nearly didn’t happen? Was there really a bold plan to take the islands by force if the Occupiers resisted? What would have happened.

 

Follow the trail of those men who were first ashore, listen to the King’s proclamation on the steps it was first delivered. See how St Peter Port was full that morning, everyone waiting with baited breath as the ships sat outside the harbour. Hear the stories of names that would become local legends - Force 135, Operation Nest Egg and of course how to get ashore the smallest landing party of all called ‘Operation Omelette’.

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In France islanders were paying a bitter price for holding the line alone in hand-to-hand combat. At home, just before Christmas, the telegrams started to arrive.

 

Who were the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry. Walk in their footsteps. Learn the impact of the only French speaking British Army Regiment who stopped the largest German attack of the Great War. Discover the stories behind a Victoria Cross and multiple other honours won in just three days. 

 

This walk has access to materials, artefacts and places not normally available. Discover the spirit of Guernsey during the First World War.  

 

There is an optional additional guided tour of the RGLI Regimental Museum, and access to Castle Cornet at the end. (Participants will be required to pay their own museum entry fee).

Listen to the rich and colourful stories of some of the characters who lived in the Cambridge Park area of Guernsey called the 'New Ground' during the 19th Century. Follow in their footsteps and examine the special architecture, the succession laws and how they were applied in the islands.

 

Travel back in time to darker days and learn of the islands former workhouse and the hard times for all those who found themselves inmates.

 

This all takes place on some of Guernsey's very prestigious grounds and with a Tour lasts an hour and a half, there is something for everyone. This Tour is offered in English and / or French. Get in touch with your Guide below for further details.

Bold deeds of Derring-Do in the 1700s drove Guernsey's acquisition of wealth. Brave and heroic men like Captain Bryan of the Privateer Papillion carried his Letters of Marque that enabled him to act for the King in capturing enemy ships and their prizes. But only for those who had reckless courage and a desire for action, then the rewards were considerable wealth.

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Captain Bryan has a few days of shore leave and would love to show you St Peter Port of the late 18th Century, when America has chummed up with Louis XVI's France and the shipping in the Bay of St Malo is just ripe for the picking.

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The Captain is an avid reader of 18th Century Naval stories such as Hornblower and Delancy, and he loves sailing too. In a previous life when based in Chad flying small single engines float planes he was Commander Bryan. So commanding a 1779 Privateer in St Peter Port is an easy task. Want to find out how?

Over the last 2,000 years the little island of Herm has been home to a whole host of different groups and individuals.

 

From Monks to Princes, and from Writers to Smugglers, and many other notable residents, each with their own fascinating stories and backgrounds.

 

Come along for a tour of the island, where we explore the landscape and its hidden secrets, and learn about some of the characters who have called this small island home, where they lived, and what became of them.

 

The tour takes 2.5 hours and involves walking the length and breadth of this gem of an island.

This Tour around St Peter Port follows in Victor Hugo's footsteps, with his friend and Jurat Henry Tupper (who advised Hugo on local matters as he was writing 'Les Travailleurs de la Mer'). Tupper was responsible for Guernsey's own Telegraph service, which Hugo used. Learn too about Bailiff William Le Marchant, an accomplished judge, noted for his corruption on matters of self interest.

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Hugo was associated with politics, writing and of course ethical values. He lived in Guernsey during his exile from France finishing his famous work 'Les Miserables' and composing others. This Tour is available in English and / or French. Contact your Guide for further details

​Imagine, if you could. Well picture this...

 

Meeting Victor Hugo and going out for a stroll with him. It is the 1850s in St Peter Port and you are invited to come and join Victor for a walk through the charming streets of St Peter Port - many of which have remained unchanged for over 160 years.

 

Victor, who fortunately speaks only English for this walk, would be delighted to share his insights and reveal some fascinating aspects into his life when he was the French Romantic Author, Poet, Human Rights Activist, Political and Hero of France. I think you will love to get to know him.

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It is estimated that two million people came to his funeral. So quite an amazing man and well worth spending a couple of hours with him to understand why he upset Napoleon III (Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France) and also the Lt Governor of Jersey. Victor is waiting to tell you....

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Guernsey has been the setting for many film and television productions over the years, black and white to the colour high tech productions of today.

 

These include Bergerac, Sea Devils, Enemy at the Door, Blockhouse, Howard's Way, Story of Adele H., to more recently the inspiration behind the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. 

Take a walk with our own television producer through St Peter Port and rediscover these location shoots, why they were used and referenced, the images of how they are today and find out how you will never watch any of these again in quite the same way when you get home.

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Discover Guernsey from the seat of your own bike in the best riding adventures the island has to offer. From coastal roads to small undiscovered lanes and clifftops, these escorted Tours covers a journey through parts of the islands that are often missed and some that are not normally accessible.

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You will make a few stops a long the way to take in the breathtaking scenery, capture the pictures, listen to your local guide and take some well deserved refreshment.

 

Guided Motorcycle Tours appeal to those who are visiting the island, or for islanders who want extra from their normal island ride. Contact us for a number of different itineraries to suit your interests. (Motorbike hire is also available) 

Bryan is one of three Guides who run Seaweed foraging Tours, look up Seaweed Foraging on Eventbrite to find details of these really popular Tours, mostly Saturday's and low Spring Tides. We can always arrange something special for your group or club.

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He is an enthusiastic amateur Marine Biologist and Seaweed Geek. If we can find a tide that works for you, he would love to take you onto the low water seashore and who knows what you may find, from Mermaids to a tasty treat. 

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It is perhaps a place you have not been since you were knee high to a Nanny Goat, so it's time you returned to have an explore. No special equipment is required (apart from footwear that you don't mind getting a bit damp!) Find out more by contacting Your Guide.

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A one-hour tour that looks at the Town Church from the time the original Chapel, Sancti Petri du Portu Mari was gifted by Duke William of Normandy (later William the Conquerer), to the Abbey of Marmoutier in 1048. Since then the Town Church of St Peter Port has gone through many turbulent times.

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From the French invasion of 1294, where women and children were dragged out and slaughtered, to the condemnation and dreadful execution of the three Guernsey Martyrs in 1556. From the signing of the Papal Bull of Neutrality in 1480 to the German Occupation of the Channel Islands in World War two. The town Church was the centre of island life.

 

Let's look at the history of the Church, how and why it was built, what the surrounding town looked like, and the major renovations of the 19th century that saw the Church close for three years. Take in some of the fascinating memorials which line its interior walls, depicting many who made Guernsey their home.

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