The aim of the Jersey Archives is to preserve the history of the people of Jersey, and to protect the memories, events and experiences of those who lived before, and contributed towards the way that the Island is in present time. The archives inspires people, promoting their cause through sharing the stories and experiences of past inhabitants of the island, and allowing younger generations to learn from the experiences of their ancestors, while simultaneously learning the context to why their island is the way it is now.
The archives hoards a huge range of over 300,000 images and documents, dating all the way back to the early/mid 19th century. Founded in 1981, the archives have been able to successfully document, record and store priceless historical memorabilia that directly reflects the lives of the people that originally created it.
The archives preserve, document and manage the past in order to allow the people of Jersey to research and learn about their past, gaining knowledge about their culture, heritage and a sense of belonging within the community.
