Battle of Jersey: Islanders mark 243rd anniversary

The event marks Jersey's role as a military standpoint between Britain and France

People have marched to the Royal Square, St Helier, to mark the 243rd anniversary of the Battle of Jersey.

The battle took place on 6 January 1781 when Jersey acted as a military standpoint between Britain and France.

French soldiers captured St Helier in a dawn raid, where they were defeated by the British troops led by Major Peirson, who died in battle.

Islanders recreated a tableau, which is a recreation of the famous painting The Death of Major Peirson.

A walking group made their way from Trinity Parish Hall to the Town Hall to meet the Jersey Scout Band and the 1781 Militia.

A commemoration speech was made at Town Square by Constable Simon Crowcroft, alongside a prayer and blessing from the Dean of Jersey the Very Reverend Michael Keirle.

Mr Crowcroft said it was "part of the island's history".

"It is important that we continue to commemorate the event every year to ensure that the history continues to live on through future generations of islanders," he said.

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