National Trust of Guernsey’s Folk and Costume Museum has enjoyed a cracking start to 2019 season, with two major events within four days. The Courtyard has been vibrant with visitors, enjoying traditional craft demonstrations, thanks to a group of dedicated ladies and then, Council Member Nic Jee who demonstrated the art of iron-work from a […]
CONTINUE READINGNational Trust of Guernsey’s Folk and Costume Museum at Saumarez Park opened for 2019 today – and with sparkle! Our newly decorated Museum Shop hosts a variety of new stock, including a wide range of traditional Guernsey jumpers. The 2019 Costume Collection, set out over two floors, encompasses a stunning variety of Victorian fashion, including […]
CONTINUE READINGA recent re-discovery at National Trust of Guernsey’s Costume Collection, yielded much excitement and admiration. This beautiful pair of flat black silk satin lady’s slippers c.1820 – 1840 represents the style of women’s shoes in the early 19th century. In a style, favoured by a young Queen Victoria, the cloth-topped shoes, with a square toe […]
CONTINUE READINGWe’re on the look out for Bric-a-Brac for this year’s stall at Lé Viaër Marchi, which takes place at Saumarez Park on Monday 1st July from 5pm. This year, Bric-a-Brac stalls will be arranged around The Courtyard at The Folk and Costume Museum, taking the idea right back to its roots, when the late […]
CONTINUE READINGA huge thank you to everyone who joined our first Mapping Meeting last Saturday at Pleinmont. Thanks also, to a steady trickle of enquiries from more interested Mappers, as news of our project spreads. We’re grateful to The Guernsey Press, BBC Radio Guernsey and look forward to an interview with ITV next Thursday morning, 24th […]
CONTINUE READINGA big aim for 2019 is to digitally map NTG walking trails and land areas, for Islanders and world-wide visitors to enjoy. Volunteer walkers, working with National Trust Guernsey and Digimap can make this happen. Here’s how you can help. According to where you’re based on Island, or where you prefer walking, we can send […]
CONTINUE READINGYour beautifully restored farmhouse, Les Caches Farm, may be closed for the season, but the grounds are open for everyone to enjoy 365 days of the year. Our Geocache trails, enjoyed by more than 1,000 visitors over the last two years, include Les Caches Farm grounds. It is truly rewarding to read that on this […]
CONTINUE READINGOur second year of The Christmas Courtyard Market at The Museum Courtyard, Saumarez Park, opens next Monday 17th December, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Favourite stallholders make a welcome return and we are also delighted to introduce two charity stalls, whose causes particularly belong to this time of year. We will be sharing more […]
CONTINUE READINGMusic and a marriage proposal were the order of the day, when Notre Dame du Rosaire students made their annual visit to The Victorian Christmas Shop at 26 Cornet Street. All year groups visited the shop during the course of Friday 7th December, a day after the shop was opened by Trust Patron, The Lieutenant […]
CONTINUE READINGA delightful and fun-filled visit by Trust Patron , The Lieutenant Governor, His Excellency Sir Ian Corder KBE, CB and Lady Corder, saw today’s official opening of The Victorian Christmas Shop at 26 Cornet Street. Another year of Christmas delight awaits all visitors to Guernsey’s unique Victorian Shop, restored by National Trust of Guernsey in […]
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A double celebration here at The Folk and Costume Museum on Friday 26th April 2019. We’re celebrating the launch of a book written by NTG’s Costume Curator, Caro Drake. Entitled ‘guernsey with a small g’ the book explains the history of Guernsey’s iconic item of clothing and the role of knitting in Guernsey’s history. The […]
