The Bridge - Then & Now
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Itinerary
A gentle walk around the Bridge, St. Sampson's Guernsey's 2nd largest shopping centre and harbour.
We will be walking from the North side to the South side.
Starting from the Vale Castle I will be talking about:-
The Bridge's history. The islands quarrying industry and how it influenced the development of the harbour.
How electricity was introduced to the locals
Churches and the start of Christianity in the island
Shops and businesses as they were and as they are now.
I will also point out the influence of the Germans during the Occupation of the island in 1940 to 1945. The joining of the 2 islands and the difference it made to the safety of the islanders.
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A gentle walk around the Bridge, St. Sampson's Guernsey's 2nd largest shopping centre and harbour.
We will be walking from the North side to the South side.
Starting from the Vale Castle I will be talking about:-
The Bridge's history. The islands quarrying industry and how it influenced the development of the harbour.
How electricity was introduced to the locals
Churches and the start of Christianity in the island
Shops and businesses as they were and as they are now.
I will also point out the influence of the Germans during the Occupation of the island in 1940 to 1945. The joining of the 2 islands and the difference it made to the safety of the islanders.
Not included
- Snacks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
75%
Original
20%
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