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The Channel Island of Guernsey has a fascinating history, from its earliest prehistoric settlers through to the present day. It was inherited by the English then British Crown as part of the Duchy of Normandy and its individual and separate heritage can be seen throughout the island. In this book local historian Soo Wellfair looks at Guernsey’s ten parishes and the most fascinating, beautiful and historic buildings in each. Guernsey’s architectural history spans many periods, with examples from the medieval period, Tudor times, the Georgian and Victorian eras, as well as some impressive recent structures. Guernsey in 50 Buildings explores the history of this Channel Island through a selection of its most interesting buildings and structures, showing the changes that have taken place over the years. This book will appeal to all those who live in Guernsey or who have an interest in the island.

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Soo Wellfair was born in Berkshire, England. She first visited and fell in love with Guernsey in 2000. She quickly adopted the island as her second home and now lives there with her husband and children, where she works as a gold accredited tour guide.

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