Entries tagged

‘india’

Event	Date
Death of Thomas Fiott de Havilland	23rd February

Guernsey history newsletter

Don't miss our weekly update on Guernsey's fascinating history. We promise never to sell your data to anyone else, and there's a super-easy unsubscribe link on the bottom of each email so you can leave whenever you want.

Check it out…

10 March

Guernsey emergency services prepare for a disaster

01 December

French fishing boats prepare to invade

12 September

Guernsey was struck by a hurricane

09 May

Guernsey was liberated from German occupation

On this day in Jersey...

Author and actor Anthony Faramus is born
Anthony Faramus, who became an author and actor, was working as a hairdresser in St Helier when arrested early in the occupation.
Jersey power station opens for business
The Jersey Electricity Company was established in St Helier in April 1924 and, in July the following year, it opened its first power station.
Author Jack Higgins is born
Jack Higgins was born Henry Patterson, on 27 July 1929. He is best known for his 1975 thriller, The Eagle Has Landed.

Ovingo Limited is a private limited company, registered in England and Wales, number 7468217. Registered office: 16 The Maltings, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8UU.

m

Entries tagged

‘india’

Guernsey history newsletter

Search the archive

Check it out…

On this day in Jersey...