Guernsey has been home to human settlements for millennia. Traces of Roman buildings have been found and during the early medieval period the island became part of the Duchy of Normandy, before becoming a dependency of the British Crown in 1204. This mixed heritage can be seen in many of Guernsey’s road names, with names in the island’s traditional Guérnesiais language, French and English. Many of the older road names came about when islanders started giving directions based on what they could see; others are all that's left of long-gone family names or describe trades that were once undertaken in that area. From La Pouqalaye/La Pouquelah, where Guernsey’s fairies lived to Queen's Road renamed after Queen Victoria visited Guernsey in 1846 the island’s diverse history can be discovered in its patchwork of roads and streets.Guernsey in 25 Streets tell the history of this fascinating island through 25 of its most interesting and important streets and roads. Through the centuries, the streets and roads have witnessed significant events, attracted remarkable people and been home to notable buildings and the stories of these thoroughfares are part of the story of the island. The book will be of interest to all those who live in Guernsey or who have an interest in the area.
