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Creux Harbour

Sark Island, one of the Islands of Guernsey, was occupied by German forces in 1940 for a period of almost five years. While Europe was liberated on the 8 May, Guernsey was liberated on 9 May and Sark was the last to be liberated on 10 May 1945.

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The White Rock

On 9 May Allied soldiers from Liberation Task Force 135 landed at White Rock. Their arrival heralded the start of the liberation of the Islands. The soldiers were met by an enthusiastic population overjoyed to be liberated after five hard years of occupation.

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Maritime Museum

Jersey’s Maritime Museum sits on the New North Quay beside St. Helier Harbour. The Harbour was the focal point of the Liberation of Jersey on 9 May 1945 when, after five long, hard and hungry years, the first Officers of Liberation Force 135 landed at the end of Albert Pier.

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Freedom Tree

Beside the Elizabeth Marina is Richard Perry’s Freedom Tree, which was unveiled by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 60th anniversary of the Liberation. The striking bronze sculpture stands twenty feet tall and carries thirty oak leaves and twelve acorns – one for each of the parishes of Jersey.

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