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The Priaulx Library, Guernsey

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Celebrate Guernsey's unique identity at the island's local studies centre. Our local newspapers, books and photographs bring Guernsey history to life!

 Candie Gardens, Guernsey
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Joined February 2022
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HALLOWE'EN LIBRARY TRICKS! From 26 to 30 October come and find our Library ghosts - there's a little treat for you when you've got 'em all #guernsey #Halloween #halftermactivities
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GUERNSEY POLICE HISTORY: On behalf of The Friends of the Priaulx Library: Paul Le Pelley will be speaking about 'Policing in Guernsey during WW2' on 27 October. Tickets available from the Priaulx Library. Reduced price for members of The FoPL #guernsey
Flyer for Friends of the Priaulx Library talk on policing in Guernsey during the WWII Occupation, taking place on 27 October 2026

ALT Flyer for Friends of the Priaulx Library talk on policing in Guernsey during the WWII Occupation, taking place on 27 October 2026

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Sir Piers and Lady Silvia Le Marchant visited the library last week. Sir Piers is a direct descendant of Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant, the Guernseyman who founded the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, and who died in 1812 at the Battle of Salamanca #guernsey
Sir Piers Le Marchant Bt and his wife Lady Silvia at the Priaulx Library. Sir Piers is a direct descendant of Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant, the Guernseyman who founded the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, and who died in 1812 at the Battle of Salamanca. It was Sir Piers' and Lady Silvia's first visit to Guernsey, and they were delighted to come into the Library, where they learnt more about the close family connection between their ancestor and wealthy shipowner Pierre Mourant, the former owner of Candie House. John Gaspard Le Marchant was Mourant's brother-in-law, and he and his family used to spend holidays here. We were also able to show them a collection of letters written by their ancestor! #guernsey #sandhurst #localhistory #localhistorymatters #Library

ALT Sir Piers Le Marchant Bt and his wife Lady Silvia at the Priaulx Library. Sir Piers is a direct descendant of Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant, the Guernseyman who founded the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, and who died in 1812 at the Battle of Salamanca. It was Sir Piers' and Lady Silvia's first visit to Guernsey, and they were delighted to come into the Library, where they learnt more about the close family connection between their ancestor and wealthy shipowner Pierre Mourant, the former owner of Candie House. John Gaspard Le Marchant was Mourant's brother-in-law, and he and his family used to spend holidays here. We were also able to show them a collection of letters written by their ancestor! #guernsey #sandhurst #localhistory #localhistorymatters #Library

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It's Denys Corbet's 200th anniversary today. We have a display all about him, featuring his poetry in Guernsey French about Le Déhus dolmen & the Mermaids of Petit Bot, with a free Mermaid wordsearch for the children. It's free and starts on Tuesday. #guernsey #poetry #libraries
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We were delighted to welcome the Dean of Guernsey & Jane Norwich of the Société Sercquaise, to receive the newly conserved early church registers of Sark. More about this family history milestone on CTV tomorrow (23rd) – it’s due just after 17.40! #guernsey #sark @ITVChannelTV
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NEW BAILIWICK RECORDS! Pop into the Library and check out newly digitised BMD records from Alderney and Sark or if you are a subscriber to FindMyPast you can just start searching now! Findmypast.co.uk #guernsey #familyhistory #genealogy
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On behalf of The Friends of the Priaulx Library, Tim Osborne presents the premiere of his new film, 'Jakob's Story'. The film follows the life of Jakob Arnold, a German naval rating, including his posting in Guernsey from 1941-1942, through photographs. #guernsey #WWII
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Look what Miffy from @CandieMuseum brought into the Library today for the little ones, along with lots of other Victorian toys from their collection! This is a praxinoscope, the successor to the zoetrope. It was invented in France in 1877 #christmaspresents #guernsey
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Join us at the Priaulx Library for Hallowe'en lore with JUMP SCARES! #guernsey
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