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Guernsey Liberation Trail unveiled

Nine unique displays have been set up throughout St Peter Port to tell the island’s story of wartime hardship, hope, resilience and recovery.

The commemorative Liberation Trail marks the 80th anniversary of Guernsey's freedom from German Occupation.

The displays explore personal stories, showcase historical artifacts and share rare photographs to help both locals and tourists remember and reflect.

Guernsey Museum, Island Archives, the Guille-Allès Library, the Priaulx Library, Guernsey Arts, the Royal Court, and local historian Marco Tersigni have collaborated on this project.

Head of Heritage Services Helen Glencross says the trail is a 'wonderful way to honour and reflect on this significant anniversary'.

"To mark and celebrate the 80th anniversary of Liberation, we are proud to use our collections to share powerful and unique stories from this important period in history.

"We have created two displays at Guernsey Museum at Candie, as well as a detailed timeline in the George Crossan Gallery in the Market building which guides visitors through the key dates of the Occupation, from 1940 to 1945.

"We are deeply grateful to all our partners who have contributed to the displays for the Liberation Trail."

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