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Since its foundation in 1873, the Société has used publishing as means to share knowledge of Jersey’s history, culture and environment. Our publishing output forms a key part of our educational purpose.

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The Lord Coutanche Library supports the work of the Société Jersiaise by collecting and preserving material relating to Jersey's history, prehistory and natural environment.

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The Photographic Archive (SJPA) contains over 125,000 items dating from the mid-1840s to the present day. It is the Island’s principal collection of nineteenth and early twentieth-century photography

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The Société Jersiaise archaeologist is privately funded by a generous benefactor, which is a wonderful gift, for which the Société Jersiaise are extremely grateful.
Blog Series

Seas of Change: The Marine Biology records unlocking the secrets of Jersey’s waters
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The “exhilarating journey” of change, modernisation and the future of the Société Jersiaise
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The Canadian Red Cross parcels that ‘saved Jersey lives’ during the Occupation
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Ès Jèrriais, en Jèrriais: The Société Scholar who taught himself Jersey’s indigenous language
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150 Years of Société Jersiaise

Blog Series

Seas of Change: The Marine Biology records unlocking the secrets of Jersey’s waters

Martha Macdonald
January 16, 2025

With something as vast and changeable as the ocean, pinning down the mysteries of ocean life seems an intimidating task...

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The “exhilarating journey” of change, modernisation and the future of the Société Jersiaise

Martha Macdonald
December 12, 2024

So, how exactly does the Island’s oldest heritage organisation stay true to its roots whilst keeping itself relevant in the modern day? That’s the question at the forefront of Société CEO Rebecca Bailhache’s mind.

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The Canadian Red Cross parcels that ‘saved Jersey lives’ during the Occupation

Martha MacDonald
November 30, 2024

Although he hails from Devon, Peter George is perhaps more knowledgeable about Jersey than many locals since writing in the Island’s indigenous language became the focus of his academic research.

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Ès Jèrriais, en Jèrriais: The Société Scholar who taught himself Jersey’s indigenous language

Martha MacDonald
October 21, 2024

Although he hails from Devon, Peter George is perhaps more knowledgeable about Jersey than many locals since writing in the Island’s indigenous language became the focus of his academic research.

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The Polymath’s Journey

Orlando Echeverri Benedetti
October 1, 2024

Arthur Ernest Mourant (1904–1994) was a pioneering biological anthropologist whose groundbreaking work in blood group serology significantly advanced our understanding of human genetics. Mourant's formative years were marked by a complex interplay between his religious upbringing and burgeoning scientific curiosity, ignited by childhood explorations of Jersey's natural landscapes. His photography captures both the beauty of Jersey and the essence of his scientific pursuits, providing valuable insights into his life. His collection, now housed at the Société Jersiaise, reflects his personal and professional journey.

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Lithophilia: For the love of sound and stone

Martha MacDonald
September 18, 2024

To mark the centenary of the historic excavation of La Hougue Bie's ancient chamber, the Société has teamed up with Jersey Heritage to commission a number of creative responses to this sacred, ancient site. One such commission is from Jersey composer Charles Mauleverer, who has created a site-specific composition that will be installed at La Hougue Bie later this month.

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The Philosophical Toy

Orlando Echeverri Benedetti
September 2, 2024

Stereoscopic photography, a hallmark of the 19th century, not only provided aesthetic pleasure but also served as a vessel for philosophical exploration. As an early form of virtual reality, it allowed Victorian audiences to traverse the globe without leaving their parlours, thereby reshaping their understanding of space and reality. Advertisements of the era promised immersive experiences, suggesting that through the stereoscope, users could touch the very essence of distant lands and cultures, a seductive proposition that blurred the line between representation and reality.

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Inaugural Société bursary supports major marine monitoring project

Martha MacDonald
August 20, 2024

The first recipient of the Société Jersiaise’s new environmental bursary, created in memory of a former States Member and dedicated environmentalist, is a major project to monitor seabirds and other marine wildlife in Channel Island waters.

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