Société Jersiaise

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Door of 9 Pier Road, Saint Helier, Jersey - house given to La Société Jersiaise for use as museum (now part of the Jersey Museum). Motto over door reads: Fier coum Cyrus, mes viers garçons, j'vos ouvre l'us, l'us d'ma caumine (Proud as Cyrus, my old boys, I open to you the door, the door of my cottage)

La Société Jersiaise is a scholarly society in Jersey which was founded in 1873, it promotes and encourages:

• The study of the history, the archaeology, the natural history, the language and many other subjects of interest in the Island of Jersey
• The works of the Jersey Heritage Trust and the Jersey Museums Service, and the provision of information and voluntary helpers
• The conservation of the Island's natural environment
• The preservation of Jersey's historical buildings and monuments
• The publication of books and articles on topics of local interest
• Exhibitions and displays of work
• The collection of artefacts, books, paintings, photographs and maps of the Island
• Through the Barreau Art Scholarship the encouragement of contemporary art by young Islanders

[edit] External links

• Société Jersiaise Website