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Elizabeth Castle

The mighty Tudor stronghold of Elizabeth Castle dominates the entrance to St. Helier Harbour from its rocky islet in St. Aubin’s Bay. Enlarged and re-fortified over the centuries, it has always been a vital key in the defence of the Island’s capital town, which the occupying Germans recognised.

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Pomme d’Or Hotel

During the German Occupation the Pomme D’Or Hotel was the German Naval Headquarters. A large swastika flag hung from its flagpole. This all changed on Liberation Day.

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Maritime Museum

Jersey’s Maritime Museum sits on the New North Quay beside St. Helier Harbour. The Harbour was the focal point of the Liberation of Jersey on 9 May 1945 when, after five long, hard and hungry years, the first Officers of Liberation Force 135 landed at the end of Albert Pier.

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SS Vega Memorial

The Swedish Red Cross ship SS Vega visited the Channel Islands six times with lifesaving food parcels and medical supplies. Half-way along the Albert Pier, a large golden ‘V for Victory’ is set into the wall beside a plaque that commemorates the first arrival on 30 December 1944.

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