LIBERATION DAY

“Rebuilding my life in Guernsey was difficult,” says 102-year-old veteran

A 102-year old World War Two veteran from Guernsey said rebuilding his life after the war was “difficult”. Tom Morris…

Although many of us will have heard countless stories about life during the Occupation, being evacuated, deported or serving in the military, there are always so many more to be shared… Read our special edition magazine here.

Folies bomb threat on Liberation night

Sark to celebrate Liberation Day

Where to spot the Liberation Day Cavalcade

What’s on offer out of town this Liberation Day

Live music for Liberation Day

Occupation survivors treated to hampers

LIBERATION PODCASTS

LISTEN: From Occupation to celebrating Liberation Day with music

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LISTEN: Meet a Guernsey man who spent five years under Nazi occupation

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LISTEN: “He was one of the great Jersey men of his generation”

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LISTEN: Spanning the generational gap for Liberation Day

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Goats, go-karts, and fireworks: Liberation Day returns to Town with a bang

From vintage fairground rides and live music to military vehicles, food stalls and fireworks, St Peter Port is gearing up for a packed day of Liberation Day celebrations. The Town seafront is set to transform into one giant celebration zone…

Dean to lead final church service after parade

We’re invited to watch the final Liberation Day church service given by the current Dean of Guernsey today, ahead of his retirement at the end of July. The Very Reverend Tim…

Your Top Five – the stories you loved this week

Friday is ‘World Donkey Day’, but what have Les Ânes (that’s ‘the donkeys’ in Guernsey French) been reading this week? From a cyclist injured in a collision to a politician being…

Ditch cars for Liberation Day in town

Those who can leave their cars at home this Liberation Day are being urged to do so if they’re heading to town, and make use of free buses, extra cycle parking, and a new ‘Park & Stride’ locations. Organisers expect large crowds in St Peter Port for the 9 May…

Historic race reaches 80 years old

The ‘Liberation 7’ road race turns 80 this year – with the course record turning 60. The seven mile run from Rousse to town has been staged almost annually since 1946. Although it wasn’t always competed on Liberation Day it has become synonymous with the 9 May celebrations over the…