Liberation Day

Liberation Day is the most important day in Guernsey’s calendar and commemorates the islands’ freedom from the German Occupation during World War II.

Celebrated annually on 9th May, the festivities provide an opportunity for islanders to remember the days of Occupation, which played such a monumental role in shaping both the landscape and the lives of the people of Guernsey.

Many events take place in St Peter Port and around the island on Liberation Day.  Details will be available nearer the time.

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Liberation 81: The Lectures

Free lecture series available at The Constables Office, St Peter Port Parish.

• British Commandos in the Channel Islands (1.5 hours):
  Thursday 7th May at 7PM by Chris Oliver
  Join all the landings int the Channel Islands with the newly formed Commandos (some with local connections). Churchill's orders to 'set Europe ablaze' led to raids in the islands with repercussions in the Nuremberg condemned cells. 
• Guernsey's 6 year war! (1 hour): 
  Friday 8th May at 7PM by Bryan Pill
  The talk will look at Guernsey's 6 year war! Academics may roll their eyes if they are looking for an in-depth lecture, but if you would like to join Bryan for an enjoyable evening learning a bit more about Guernseys 6 year war, starting September 1939 then come along.
• Tides of Defiance - Escape from Occupations: 
  Sunday 10th May at 7PM by Nick Le Huray
  The talk centres on those who escaped from the Channel Islands during the German Occupation, many of whom who have not had their story told. Some surprising events that took place during the Occupation, and the bravery of those that risked all to try and escape.
• History of the Royal Light Infantry (1.5 hours): 
  Tuesday 12th May at 7PM by Chris Oliver 
  Discover the story of the Guernsey's own World War One Battalion, the RGLI, which rose from Britain's oldest Regiment, The Royal Guernsey Militia. The lecture follows its formation, recall of serving soldiers and training as only French speaking unit of the British Army, and their own journey to France. Discover their part in the Battle of Cambrai in 1917, holding the line in Masnieres in late November despite horrendous losses, the fight at the battle of Lys in 1918 and guarding the King before returning home in 1919 after the war had ended. Also, discover the losses to the island. This lecture is likely to appeal to families and relatives of the men who served and includes a section on how to locate your ancestor.