Battle of Jersey/ Batâle dé Jèrri by

Battle of Jersey Stopmotion film

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Mrs Fiott and the Musket Ball

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Reasons for battle and the events of the day

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Details about why there was a Battle in 1781 and the previous invasion attempt in 1779 as well as details about the day of Battle, 6 Jan 1781.

Soldiers and Civilians

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Information about the soldiers, including biographical details of the three main soldiers involved, as well as some of the civilians who were affected by the Battle of Jersey

Painting of the Battle of Jersey

JHEducation — 2022-08-09 11:55:01 UTC

Information about the artist and his painting called 'The Death of Major Peirson'

Visit to Royal Square and Jersey Museum

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Visit the Royal Square and take part in a small re-enactment of the Battle of Jersey with your class, led by one of our Education Officers.

Please email education@jerseyheritage.org to book a visit or for more information.

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Jersey Heritage Education - Loan Box

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We have a Battle of Jersey themed loan box available to use in class - free of charge. The replica items including a flintlock pistol, tricorn hat, Jersey Militia jacket and bayonet or replica cannon ball.

Please note - all weapons have been made safe and are blunt.

To book the loan box out please email: education@jerseyheritage.org

In-school visit

JHEducation — 2023-10-30 14:44:08 UTC

One of our Education Officers can come into your classroom to show handling objects relating to the Battle of Jersey, answer questions or give an introduction to the events of 1781.

To book please email education@jerseyheritage.org

JHEducation — 2026-01-27 13:00:02 UTC

Battle of Jersey Overview

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Reminder:

All sessions (both in-school and on-site) offered by the Education team are free of charge to Jersey Schools.

On-site Risk Assessment

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At the time of the Battle of Jersey Soldiers made up a large proportion of Jersey’s population. As an isolated outpost on a hostile frontier, Jersey needed a visible military presence to deter against any invasion. Discover 4 significant soldiers below and one civilian!

WHAT HAPPENED?

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HOW DO WE KNOW?

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WHO WAS INVOLVED?

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