Founded in 1873 by Jersey islanders, with an unwavering commitment in the country’s history, language and antiquities, the Société Jersiaise quickly grew, attracting new members internationally, and successfully recording and safeguarding the island’s history.
The Société Jersiaise has dedicated its work to the memory and preservation of Jersey’s rich past, protecting its unique identity and physical assets. The society has even gone as far as to purchase archaeological sites, set up a library, and establish a museum, which was extended in 1977 to accommodate their ever-growing collection.
The Société Jersiaise have incredible plans for their archive and were looking to achieve four main objectives through the PastView publishing platform:
Look out for our short documentary to hear what Société Jersiaise had to say about their journey to online access. You can also see the beautiful island of Jersey for yourself!
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