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Société Jersiaise

7 Pier Road, St. Helier, JE2 4XW

Société Jersiaise

The Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873 for the study of Jersey archaeology, history, natural history and the ancient language of Jèrriais. We have special events and the Lord Coutanche Library supports the work of the Société Jersiaise by collecting and preserving material relating to Jersey's history.

The Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873 for the study of Jersey archaeology, history, natural history and the ancient language of Jèrriais. We have special events and the Lord Coutanche Library supports the work of the Société Jersiaise by collecting and preserving material relating to Jersey's history. Visitors may use the library by purchasing a Reader's Ticket. We also have a Photographic Archive containing over 80,000 images, which can be searched via the Société website.

Coming up here

  • History & Heritage

Tue 20 Oct

History Section Meeting

Societe Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

An open meeting for anyone curious about Jersey's history, welcoming newcomers and enthusiasts alike, whatever their level of knowledge.

Wed 21 Oct

The 12 Parish Saints of Jersey

Societe Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A lunchtime talk opening the Société Jersiaise winter series, exploring Jersey's saintly heritage through the iconography of its parish saints.

  • Arts & cultural

Wed 21 Oct

Art, Film & Photography Section Meeting

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

Monthly meet-ups for artists, filmmakers and photographers, a chance to join the Société Jersiaise's creative community.

Thu 22 Oct

Ornithology Section Meeting

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A gathering for birders to deepen their knowledge, enjoy their hobby more and meet others who share an interest in birds.

  • Talks & learning

Thu 22 Oct

Islands as Phenomena Lecture Series

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A lecture on how life returned to Krakatau after the 1883 eruption and how an island ecosystem rebuilt itself.

Wed 28 Oct

Geology Section Meeting

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A meeting of the Société Jersiaise's Geology Section, which works to promote a better understanding of Jersey's geology.

Wed 28 Oct

Planning Policy: Preserving the Past, Preparing for the Future

Societe Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A lunchtime talk from Senator Sir Mark Boleat on balancing Jersey's heritage with housing needs and economic growth.

Tue 3 Nov

Botany Section Meeting

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A meeting for amateur plant enthusiasts keen to learn about, record and help protect Jersey's wild plants.

Wed 4 Nov

La Section d’la Langue Jerriaise Meeting

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A friendly gathering for anyone keen on Jèrriais, Jersey's own language, held at venues that change with local events through the year.

  • Music
  • Outdoor

Wed 4 Nov

A Year with Jersey's Bats: What Acoustic Monitoring Revealed

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A lunchtime talk sharing what a year of acoustic monitoring revealed about when and why Jersey's bats are active.

Thu 5 Nov

Marine Biology Section Meeting

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

An active local group exploring Jersey's seashore through the summer, with meetings continuing through the rest of the year.

Wed 11 Nov

James McNeill Whistler: Links with Jersey

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A Société Jersiaise lunchtime talk on the painter's 1881 visit to Jersey and his wider Channel Islands connections.

Wed 11 Nov

La Section d’la Langue Jerriaise - Singing/Chant'tie sessions

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

Friendly singing gatherings for anyone keen on Jèrriais, Jersey's own language, held at changing venues across the island through the year.

Wed 18 Nov

Numismatics Section Meeting

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A meeting of the Société Jersiaise's coin section, open to anyone with an interest in coinage, from long-time collectors to the newly curious.

  • History & Heritage

Wed 18 Nov

Edmund Blampied 1886-1966, A Brush with History

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A Société Jersiaise lunchtime talk exploring bygone Jersey through Edmund Blampied's art and archives.

Thu 19 Nov

Architecture Section Meeting

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A meeting of the Architecture Section, founded in 2022 after the success of St Helier's architecture-themed town walks.

Wed 25 Nov

Barn Owl verses Kestrel

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A lunchtime talk by Bob Tompkins on how Jersey's Barn Owls are faring and the challenges facing the island's Kestrels.

  • History & Heritage

Wed 2 Dec

Peeling the Onion: Exploring South Hill’s Military History

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A lunchtime talk with Ian Ronayne uncovering the many layers of South Hill's military past, hosted by the Société Jersiaise.

Wed 9 Dec

'Sinel vs Hornell: The Fish Feud'

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A Société Jersiaise lunchtime talk by Dr Paul Chambers on the Sinel-Hornell dispute and how it shaped fishing in Jersey.

Wed 16 Dec

The Life of General Touzel

Société Jersiaise, St. Helier

Free entry

A talk on Jersey's highest-ranking officer, Helier Touzel (1779–1865), and why he was left out of Balleine's Dictionary.