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The national animals of the island of Guernsey are the donkey and the Guernsey cow.The traditional explanation for the donkey (âne in French and Guernésiais) is the steepness of St Peter Port streets that necessitated beasts of burden for transport (in contrast to the flat terrain of the rival capital of Saint Helier in Jersey), although it is also used in reference to Guernsey inhabitants ...
Guernsey has experienced a complex geological evolution (especially the rocks of the southern complex) with multiple phases of intrusion and deformation recognisable. [citation needed] Guernsey is composed of nine main rock types; two of these are granites and the rest gneiss. [56]
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Channel Islands cuisine is the cooking styles, traditions and recipes of the Crown dependencies of the Channel Islands, namely the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and of Jersey. Among the islands' specialities are locally-caught seafood, rich Channel Island milk, Guernsey Bean Jar, and Jersey cabbage loaf.
Guernsey ships in the 14th century were small. 12-80 tons with crews of 8-20 men. [4]: 35 In times of war, ships could be seized as prizes, the practice continuing in times of peace, against all nationalities, as piracy. In 1441, Guernsey's liberties, customs and usages were set out in Le Précepte d'Assise. [10]: 37
The Little Chapel is situated in the Les Vauxbelets valley, Saint Andrew, Guernsey. [2] [3] It was created in July 1914, by Brother Déodat. [4] He planned to create a miniature version of the grotto and basilica at Lourdes, the Rosary Basilica. [5] The chapel has been described as "probably the biggest tourist attraction in Guernsey", [6] and ...
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