Entries tagged 'people'
The following 62 entries have been tagged using the term people. Click the titles to read the full entry in each instance.
Occupation president Ambrose Sherwill died
Sherwill had been the first president of the Controlling Committee
Guernsey commando Hubert Nicolle died
Nicolle led two undercover expeditions to Guernsey during the occupation
Missing girl, Jetta, was found on Guernsey
Jetta had been taken to Guernsey by her aunt who had said she was taking her to school
The title Baron de Saumarez was created
The first Baron de Saumarez had been a naval officer; the second, a priest
The melon king died… long live the melon king
William Corbet became so renowned for his fruit that he earned the name The Melon King
Ship sinks in St Sampson harbour
Matthew Harvey had caught a ferry to the mainland while authorities on Guernsey searched for him
Renoir arrived on Guernsey to paint
The impressionist visited Guernsey to paint Moulin Huet
Oliver Reed was jailed in Guernsey
The actor had broken a window at the Duke of Normandie hotel
Charlie Chaplin played in St Peter Port
The comedian had yet to find fame in the movies – or fully exploit mime.
Guernsey steam tramway is granted its concession
John Wills had been protesting against the US missile defence shield.
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