Research | Jersey Heritage Discover our archives, collections and stories of Jersey and find out how to start your own research Our collections tell the Island’s stories through archives, archaeology, art and objects, we preserve and provide access to these collections for current and future generations. Jersey Archive Visit the Archive to talk to our friendly, professional staff who will help you with your research Vist the archive Our Collections We hold over 750,000 objects and documents that tell the story of our Island Find out more and how to donate an object Object in Focus Discover the story behind some of the objects and archives in our collection What's this month's Object in Focus? Online The Jersey Heritage Online Catalogue Find out more about our collections by searching the online catalogue which contains over 750,000 descriptions of the unique documents and objects that we care for. The online catalogue allows you to explore digital images of many of our collections from wherever you are in world. This includes resources for family and social history, photographs from the Jersey Evening Post and Société Jersiaise archives, images of our object and art collections in store and archaeological finds. Visit the Online Catalogue Historic Environment Find out about Jersey’s historic environment, how to carry out further research and how we are protecting the past for the future. You'll also find out how to report a historic find to our Finds Officer. Find out more Intangible cultural heritage Help us collect our Island's intangible cultural heritage for UNESCO World Intangible Heritage status. Find out how to help Stories Discover the story of Jersey Page Family history research Get started researching your family history in Jersey History La Cotte At La Cotte de St Brelade (La Cotte) in Jersey, appearances are deceptive but there is more to it than meets the eye. History The Brighton Road tragedy Donna Le Marrec, who works for the National Trust Jersey, uncovered surprising and tragic stories in her family tree. History Claude Cahun and Jersey Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer, best known today for surreal self-portrait photographs. History Castles of Jersey Why has Jersey been one of the most heavily fortified parts of the British Isles? History Cider making in Jersey Apple orchards and cider-making are an intrinsic part of our history, having once shaped the landscape, culture and economy of the Island. Listen What's Your School's Story Our series of talks about the history of parish primary schools and will include fascinating stories about staff who worked there, the pupils who started their journey there, and the development of the school itself. Listen here Listen What's Your Town's Story? Discover the people and places of Jersey with our What’s Your Street’s Story talks. You can also learn more about starting your family history, the treasures of the archive and many more topics. Listen here Listen Lots of talks available Your Home Your Story A series of talks taking a look at some of the houses and buildings around Jersey. Sponsored by Antony Gibb Historic Buildings Consultants. Listen here