Guernsey

Neuigkeiten, Termine, Marktplatz und Menschen aus Guernsey.

Wusstest du schon?

Gegründet
1204
Fläche
78,0 km²
Hauptstadt
Saint Peter Port
Amtssprachen
English

Einwohnerentwicklung

  • 2012: 65345
  • 2024: 67787

Hier geboren

Sehenswert

  • Hauteville House – museum and former residence of Victor Hugo in St. Peter Port, Guernsey

Partnerstädte

  • Biberach an der Riß

Quelle: Wikidata (CC0 1.0) · Bild: User:Nightstallion, CC0 – Wikimedia Commons · Bild: Bob Embleton, CC BY-SA 2.0 – Wikimedia Commons · Bild: Fvasconcellos (talk · contribs), Public domain – Wikimedia Commons

Aktuelle Beiträge

  • Guernsey – Norman heritage and loyalty to the English Crown · Sark ·

    Guernsey has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as its dolmens and standing stones show, and it was visited by Roman traders. In the tenth century the Channel Islands became part of the Duchy of Normandy, and with …

  • Sark – Helier de Carteret resettles the island in 1565 · Sark ·

    By the 16th century, Sark was uninhabited and used by pirates as a refuge. In 1565, Helier de Carteret, Seigneur of St Ouen in Jersey, set out to resettle the island – the beginning of the feudal order that made Sark a …

  • Sark: See · Sark ·

    1 The Avenue is reached at the top of Harbour Hill from the pier. Most of the island amenities are around here. Many of the buildings are pre-fabs, a curious mix of modern and Butlins. Rue Lucas branches north. Sark Mus…

  • Sark: History · Sark ·

    === Early history === In ancient times, Sark was almost certainly occupied by the Unelli, the Gallic tribe of the Cotentin Peninsula. These people were conquered by Julius Caesar of the Roman Republic about 56 BC in the…

  • Sark · Sark ·

    Sark (Sercquiais: Sèr or Cerq, French: Sercq) is an island in the southwestern English Channel, off the coast of Normandy, and part of the archipelago of the Channel Islands. It is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a s…

  • Pet sitting in the neighbourhood · Sark ·

    When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

  • Shopping help for older neighbours · Sark ·

    For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

  • Making music in Sark · Sark ·

    Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

  • Finding an apprenticeship in Sark · Sark ·

    Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

  • What could make Sark even better? · Sark ·

    Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Sark: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions in a fr…

  • Rainy day – now what? · Sark ·

    Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Sark when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your rainy-da…

  • What's on the table here? · Sark ·

    Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Sark? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Termine

Rubriken

Regionen in Guernsey

Nachbarregionen

Marktplatz · Kleinanzeigen · Branchen · Veranstaltungen · Über Regionauts