Guernsey in 50 Buildings

The Channel Island of Guernsey has a fascinating history from its earliest prehistoric settlers through to the present day. It was inherited by the English then British Crown as part of the Duchy of Normandy and its individual and separate heritage can be seen throughout the island. In this book local historian Soo Wellfair looks at Guernsey’s ten parishes and the most fascinating, beautiful and historic buildings in each parish. Guernsey’s architectural history spans many periods, with examples from the medieval period, Tudor times, the Georgian and Victorian eras, as well as some impressive recent structures. Buildings include the ten parish churches and the church windows created by artist William Morris, the various buildings designed by the celebrated architect John Wilson, the traditional Guernsey farmhouse with its quirky features, castles, forts, towers and an extremely atmospheric underground Second World War hospital. Guernsey in 50 Buildings explores the history of this Channel Island through a selection of its most interesting buildings and structures, showing the changes that have taken place over the years. The book will appeal to all those who live in Guernsey or who have an interest in the island.