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 Jersey's first foundations were laid when muddy currents running down a sloping seabed |  | 
 Walk through time in Grouville and discover Jersey's rich natural history. |

 One of the most troublesome centuries in the islands history |  | 
 The Wars of the Roses had ended, and Jersey was peaceful once more. |

 After the Battle of Jersey, some islanders decided to renew trade with Newfoundland and Canada. |  | 
 During the 1930's Jersey was a peaceful holiday island, with thousands of visitors every summer. |

 Find out what life was like for islanders during the occupation |  | 
 During the German occupation of Jersey (1940 - 1945) there were massive food shortages. |

 May 9, 2005 and blue skies greet those celebrating the 60th anniversary of Jersey's Liberation. |  | 
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