Société Jersiaise 7 Pier Rd - St Helier - Jersey - JE2 4XW
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Welcome to the Société Jersiaise

The Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873 for the study of Jersey archaeology, history, natural history, the ancient language and the conservation of the environment.

Latest News

Field Archaeologist Appointed

The Société Jersiaise is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Waterhouse to the post of Field Archaeologist

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Important Notice: Lord Coutanche Library Service

From Monday, 7th June 2010 the Library will be open to MEMBERS ONLY from 10 am to 2 pm (closed afternoons) as a temporary measure until the appointment of a Librarian.

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Photography Competition 2010 Launched

We are delighted to announce the fifth annual open Société Jersiaise Photography Competition. This event, which aims to exhibit the best photography being made in the island today and build a contemporary Jersey photographic archive, has generated enormous interest attracting over 550 entries in 2009.

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The Sections of the Société Jersiaise

Archaeology
Archives
Bibliography
Botany
Entomology

Environment
Garden History
Geology
History
La Langue Jèrriaise

Marine Biology
Mycology
Numismatics
Ornithology
Zoology

Genealogy Research

Local Family History Resources

The Lord Coutanche Library at the Société Jersiaise contains a substantial collection of civil, parish and church records from the Island, which are available to anyone researching their family history in Jersey.

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Membership

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Join the Société Jersiaise today and gain free entry to Jersey's heritage sites and a 10% discount on all purchases from the Société shop.

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