Today, Bob and I walked 1.9 miles into the center of St Helier, the capital of Jersey and most populous town on the island. We wanted to take advantage of what may be the latest sunny day for a while, if the weather forecast is correct.
Millennium ParkJersey Library Right inside the library An attractively painted building right next to the library The fish marketOne of two stalls selling fresh fish. There was a cafe and a couple of other small shops in the market building.The Central MarketThe market sold produce, lots of fresh flowers, locally made products, specialty foods, and hot foodIt was also decorated for Halloween. Lots of Halloween packaged goods (candy, etc) in the grocery stores here as well.A pedestrian only streetA pub with an amusing (to us) name, Cock and BottleThe Jersey government building Fun facts on walls of buildings. For our American readers, the surrender date is January 6, 1781 not June 1, 1781.A hotel across from Liberation SquareAnother hotel near Liberation Square A fountain and statue in Liberation Square in front of Liberty Wharf shopping/dining complex
Jersey was liberated from almost five years of German occupation on this site on May 9, 1945. The statue by Philip Jackson was unveiled on the 50th anniversary in 1995.
Inside the Liberty Wharf shopping/dining centerA number of island tours leave from Liberation Square, Including various bus tours, bike tours, and a small train tour“Jersey Girl,” Rowan Gillespie, 2010A statue in front of a building with an art gallery, Jersey museum, and a Visitor Center A sculpture in the courtyard of the building
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