Jersey Archive | Jersey Heritage
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Jersey Archive | Jersey Heritage
The Island’s national repository holding archival material from public institutions as well as private businesses and individuals. Winner of 'Record Keeping Service of the Year’ in the Archives and Records Association (ARA) Excellence Awards 2023
Opening times
Open
Monday to Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Third Saturday every month: 9am – 1pm
Closed Days in 2026
6 April, 4 May, 25 May, 31 August, 7-10 December (annual stocktaking), 24 December-1 January 2027, re-opening Monday 4 January 2027.
Pricing
Use of the Archive is free of charge – there is a small fee for photocopying and research conducted by staff. Please read our
table of fees.
Payment can be made by debit, credit card (not Amex), in Sterling or Euro.
Location
Address
Clarence Road, St Helier, JE2 4JY
Phone
+44 (0) 1534 833300
Directions
Walking from town go up Hill Street to Colomberie then turn into St James Street and up Le Breton Lane. Driving from St Saviour’s Road turn up Pleasant Street and into Clarence Road
Parking
Limited free car parking on site
Parking in Jersey
For guidance read
this
Bus route
2, 3 ,16 and 30. Get off the bus at Royal Crescent and then it is a short walk down Clarence Road
What3words location finder
good.hats.duration
Facilities
WIFI
Available on site
Gift shop
The Jersey Heritage gift shop, selling gifts and souvenirs is on site
Dogs
No dogs allowed, except Guide Dogs. Read our policy
here
Refreshments
No café on site
Access
At Jersey Heritage we are committed to ensuring that all visitors can engage with and enjoy our sites and exhibitions. Our access statements have been developed to provide clear information, removing as much guess work as we can. These resources have been thoughtfully developed to support inclusion and help make our sites a welcoming space for all.
Read our access statement
here.
Important information
Before you visit
To allow us to best assist with your enquiry and prepare your documents for viewing, we encourage pre-booking. You can book slots for the morning and/or afternoon sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and for the morning session on the third Saturday of the month.
To book your slot please email
archives@jerseyheritage.org
or call 833300.
Jersey Archive policies are available to view
here
.
During your visit
Please bring a pencil and notepaper with you to make your research notes.
Please bring photographic ID on your first visit
Who we are
I am Gardien
About
We hold records on all aspects of Jersey’s history
The Island’s national repository With collections recognised by UNESCO, the Jersey Archive is the Island’s national repository holding records on all aspects of Jersey’s history. Researchers can use archive resources to trace their family history, the story of their house or street and to find out more about over 600 years of our unique history including the German Occupation of Jersey during the Second World War. Staff at Jersey Archive can assist with family history, property research, academic and professional enquiries, offer advice about preservation, and give talks, tours and education services. Jersey Archive also holds the collections of the Channel Islands Family History Society. The Archive was re-accredited under The National Archive Accreditation Scheme in 2021.
Discover
Our service
Preservation
The long-term preservation and security of the records in our care is our highest priority. Since the Public Records (Jersey) Law was passed in 2002 the Jersey Archive has been the official repository for all archival records produced by public institutions.
Jersey Archive also accepts records from businesses, clubs, societies and individuals. These can be donated or deposited on long term long loan whereby ownership remains with the depositor. Our
Acquisitions Policy
is available to view.
Once catalogued, documents are carefully packed in acid free materials and stored in the correct environmental conditions. We also we offer advice on conservation of records and
preserving
your own documents and memorabilia.
Many individuals and associations now produce and store important documents in a digital format. It is vital that we preserve these documents as archives of the future. Please read our guidelines on the
preservation of digital material
and contact us if you have any queries.
Access
As well as collecting and preserving records the Archive is committed to making archives available to all members of the local and worldwide community.
Records that are stored at Jersey Archive are catalogued by our professional staff and made available via the Jersey Heritage Online Catalogue. This catalogue allows you to search through the archives by entering a name, place or subject that is relevant to your research.
Individuals who are able to visit the Jersey Archive in person will find that there is always a member of staff available to assist with your enquiries. If you are unable to visit us in person we will gladly answer any written, e-mail or telephone enquiries about the records in our care.
Staff at the Jersey Archive can also assist with legal enquiries and property research for the construction professional. We also offer talks and tours and education services.
Our
welcome pack
and
freedom of information
guidance are available for you to study before you visit.
Research
Jersey Archive, as the official repository for the Island documentary heritage, can offer guidance, information and documents that relate to all aspects of the Island’s History. Our information leaflets give details of the documents and collections that researchers and family historians might find particularly useful:
Family History
House History
Contracts
Island Maps
Criminal Records for Family Historians
Military Records for Family Historians
Preservation and Conservation at Jersey Archive
Preservation and Storage of Documents
Preservation of Digital Records
German Occupation
Bankruptcy Records
Royal Court Records
Historic Buildings Research Leaflet
Those with French ancestors might find the following leaflet and websites useful:
Researching Your French Ancestors
Archives Départementales de la Manche
Archives Départementales d’Ille et Vilaine
Archives départmentales des
Côtes
d’Armor
Staff at the Archive can carry our research on your behalf. Work on detailed enquiries will be charged at £30 per hour with a maximum of 5 hours research at any one time.
We undertake to answer all initial enquiries within two weeks, however follow up research or photocopying enquiries may take longer to complete. If you have an enquiry please e-mail us at
archives@jerseyheritage.org
We also provide a copying service for documents that have not been digitised. Ordering photocopies will incur a minimum charge of £5. To order photocopies of any documents that you might find on the catalogue please complete our
copyright declaration form
. Please ensure that the form includes your signature, full details of the documents you require copies of and your postal or email address.
The Jersey Archive is responsible for the care of and provision of access to original documents from the Probate Division, Royal Court, Public Registry, Family Division and Magistrates Court. The Archive has built up a good working relationship with many legal firms since these documents were transferred to the Archive by the Judicial Greffe in 2001.
The Archive currently undertakes to produce photocopies of cases from original records for legal firms and also offers firms the opportunity to send researchers to the Archive to view original material.
If you would like to order photocopies of legal cases please complete our
copyright declaration form
including details of the court, volume and page number required. Our
table of fees
gives details of prices.
Research
Jersey Heritage Online Catalogue
Discover 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.
Start your research now
Listen
Download the Podcast
Step behind the scenes at Jersey Archive and explore fascinating stories from the collection of Aliens Registration Cards. From Breton farm workers to South American piano teachers, Jersey was a surprisingly international community in the 1920s when these immigration cards were created.
Download the podcasts from your normal podcast provider.
Listen online
Explore
You might also like
Page
Object in focus
Discover the story behind some of the objects and archives in our collection
Page
Family history research
Get started researching your family history in Jersey
Page
Donating to our collection
If you have an item of interest you’d like to donate to Jersey Heritage take a look at our collections policy.
Page
Visit
Discover Our Island Story
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
The Island’s national repository holding archival material from public institutions as well as private businesses and individuals. Winner of 'Record Keeping Service of the Year’ in the Archives and Records Association (ARA) Excellence Awards 2023
Opening times
Open
Monday to Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Third Saturday every month: 9am – 1pm
Closed Days in 2026
6 April, 4 May, 25 May, 31 August, 7-10 December (annual stocktaking), 24 December-1 January 2027, re-opening Monday 4 January 2027.
Pricing
Use of the Archive is free of charge – there is a small fee for photocopying and research conducted by staff. Please read our
table of fees.
Payment can be made by debit, credit card (not Amex), in Sterling or Euro.
Location
Address
Clarence Road, St Helier, JE2 4JY
Phone
+44 (0) 1534 833300
Directions
Walking from town go up Hill Street to Colomberie then turn into St James Street and up Le Breton Lane. Driving from St Saviour’s Road turn up Pleasant Street and into Clarence Road
Parking
Limited free car parking on site
Parking in Jersey
For guidance read
this
Bus route
2, 3 ,16 and 30. Get off the bus at Royal Crescent and then it is a short walk down Clarence Road
What3words location finder
good.hats.duration
Facilities
WIFI
Available on site
Gift shop
The Jersey Heritage gift shop, selling gifts and souvenirs is on site
Dogs
No dogs allowed, except Guide Dogs. Read our policy
here
Refreshments
No café on site
Access
At Jersey Heritage we are committed to ensuring that all visitors can engage with and enjoy our sites and exhibitions. Our access statements have been developed to provide clear information, removing as much guess work as we can. These resources have been thoughtfully developed to support inclusion and help make our sites a welcoming space for all.
Read our access statement
here.
Important information
Before you visit
To allow us to best assist with your enquiry and prepare your documents for viewing, we encourage pre-booking. You can book slots for the morning and/or afternoon sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and for the morning session on the third Saturday of the month.
To book your slot please email
archives@jerseyheritage.org
or call 833300.
Jersey Archive policies are available to view
here
.
During your visit
Please bring a pencil and notepaper with you to make your research notes.
Please bring photographic ID on your first visit
Who we are
I am Gardien
About
We hold records on all aspects of Jersey’s history
The Island’s national repository With collections recognised by UNESCO, the Jersey Archive is the Island’s national repository holding records on all aspects of Jersey’s history. Researchers can use archive resources to trace their family history, the story of their house or street and to find out more about over 600 years of our unique history including the German Occupation of Jersey during the Second World War. Staff at Jersey Archive can assist with family history, property research, academic and professional enquiries, offer advice about preservation, and give talks, tours and education services. Jersey Archive also holds the collections of the Channel Islands Family History Society. The Archive was re-accredited under The National Archive Accreditation Scheme in 2021.
Discover
Our service
Preservation
The long-term preservation and security of the records in our care is our highest priority. Since the Public Records (Jersey) Law was passed in 2002 the Jersey Archive has been the official repository for all archival records produced by public institutions.
Jersey Archive also accepts records from businesses, clubs, societies and individuals. These can be donated or deposited on long term long loan whereby ownership remains with the depositor. Our
Acquisitions Policy
is available to view.
Once catalogued, documents are carefully packed in acid free materials and stored in the correct environmental conditions. We also we offer advice on conservation of records and
preserving
your own documents and memorabilia.
Many individuals and associations now produce and store important documents in a digital format. It is vital that we preserve these documents as archives of the future. Please read our guidelines on the
preservation of digital material
and contact us if you have any queries.
Access
As well as collecting and preserving records the Archive is committed to making archives available to all members of the local and worldwide community.
Records that are stored at Jersey Archive are catalogued by our professional staff and made available via the Jersey Heritage Online Catalogue. This catalogue allows you to search through the archives by entering a name, place or subject that is relevant to your research.
Individuals who are able to visit the Jersey Archive in person will find that there is always a member of staff available to assist with your enquiries. If you are unable to visit us in person we will gladly answer any written, e-mail or telephone enquiries about the records in our care.
Staff at the Jersey Archive can also assist with legal enquiries and property research for the construction professional. We also offer talks and tours and education services.
Our
welcome pack
and
freedom of information
guidance are available for you to study before you visit.
Research
Jersey Archive, as the official repository for the Island documentary heritage, can offer guidance, information and documents that relate to all aspects of the Island’s History. Our information leaflets give details of the documents and collections that researchers and family historians might find particularly useful:
Family History
House History
Contracts
Island Maps
Criminal Records for Family Historians
Military Records for Family Historians
Preservation and Conservation at Jersey Archive
Preservation and Storage of Documents
Preservation of Digital Records
German Occupation
Bankruptcy Records
Royal Court Records
Historic Buildings Research Leaflet
Those with French ancestors might find the following leaflet and websites useful:
Researching Your French Ancestors
Archives Départementales de la Manche
Archives Départementales d’Ille et Vilaine
Archives départmentales des
Côtes
d’Armor
Staff at the Archive can carry our research on your behalf. Work on detailed enquiries will be charged at £30 per hour with a maximum of 5 hours research at any one time.
We undertake to answer all initial enquiries within two weeks, however follow up research or photocopying enquiries may take longer to complete. If you have an enquiry please e-mail us at
archives@jerseyheritage.org
We also provide a copying service for documents that have not been digitised. Ordering photocopies will incur a minimum charge of £5. To order photocopies of any documents that you might find on the catalogue please complete our
copyright declaration form
. Please ensure that the form includes your signature, full details of the documents you require copies of and your postal or email address.
The Jersey Archive is responsible for the care of and provision of access to original documents from the Probate Division, Royal Court, Public Registry, Family Division and Magistrates Court. The Archive has built up a good working relationship with many legal firms since these documents were transferred to the Archive by the Judicial Greffe in 2001.
The Archive currently undertakes to produce photocopies of cases from original records for legal firms and also offers firms the opportunity to send researchers to the Archive to view original material.
If you would like to order photocopies of legal cases please complete our
copyright declaration form
including details of the court, volume and page number required. Our
table of fees
gives details of prices.
Research
Jersey Heritage Online Catalogue
Discover 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.
Start your research now
Listen
Download the Podcast
Step behind the scenes at Jersey Archive and explore fascinating stories from the collection of Aliens Registration Cards. From Breton farm workers to South American piano teachers, Jersey was a surprisingly international community in the 1920s when these immigration cards were created.
Download the podcasts from your normal podcast provider.
Listen online
Explore
You might also like
Page
Object in focus
Discover the story behind some of the objects and archives in our collection
Page
Family history research
Get started researching your family history in Jersey
Page
Donating to our collection
If you have an item of interest you’d like to donate to Jersey Heritage take a look at our collections policy.
Page
Visit
Discover Our Island Story
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