Jersey Shot Glass Souvenirs

General Information:

(Bailiwick of Jersey, United Kingdom)
Capital: Saint Heller
Language: English
Area: 116kmsq
Population: 107,800
Currency: British sterling

Favourite drinks: Beers, wines and spirits – best enjoyed with our Jersey shot glass souvenirs

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Country

Lying in the channel between England and France, Jersey has experienced more trouble than probably all the islands within the British Isles. During the wars between France and England, both countries sought to occupy their land as a point of attack.

Even today, islanders tend to speak both French and English. It was also one of their few British territories- the other being Guernsey- to be occupied by the Nazis. They arrested 1,200 islanders and killed 20.

When they finally left, the islanders were close to starvation when the British Red Cross arrived to save them. Today, Jersey is famous as a tax haven.

The People

Jersey didn’t start becoming the relatively rich island it is today until the 16thcentury. French Christian refugees, barred from their own country, began arriving on their shores. They brought culture and expertise.

They opened Shops, formed industries, and before long, developed a booming economy. Today the country’s Catholic foundations are showing in its ethnic groups- UK, French, Polish and Portuguese.

Grassroots

The Jersey Grassroots Festival provides just what it says; traditional roots music- folk, blues, jazz and folk. If you don’t know too much about the scene then expect some obscure sending acts such as Seasick Steve and the Bag Raider. Equally expect a stunning location- Val de la is an unspoilt green zone located next to St. Oun Bay.

Bonne Nuit

Bonn Nuit is a natural harbor good night in French. It refers to the time sailors used to shelter here, safe in-between the headlands of Fremont and la Crete. A focal point is le Chevol Guilame- a rock formation people row around for luck on St. John’s Day.

Summer Solstice

In the horror film the Wickerman, a deeply religious police officer travels to a small Scottish island to investigate a series of murders. What he finds is an island of Pagans looking to offer him as a sacrifice to their Gods.

They tie him in a giant figure made of wicker and set light to it. Well, not exactly fact, the story has some basic truth. Every summer solstice, islanders burn a wickerman (minus the person) on one of its beaches. For fans of the film and for fans of ancient tradition, it makes for good black fun.

Jersey souvenirs

Moreover, Jersey, with its several iconic symbols and landmarks, has always been and remains one of the most popular places to purchase souvenirs. However, among the many options of Jersey-themed souvenirs, shot glasses are considered particularly and intriguing items for collecting or gifting.

Jersey

Shot glasses and other souvenirs