That Was Jersey |
Local history for everyone |
CHANNEL ISLANDS |
| Building | Date | Information |
| Royal Yacht Hotel, Weighbridge | 1830 | Built in two phases, 1830s and 1870s |
| Egyptian Lodge, corner of Midvale Road and Val Plaisant | 1837 | Evidence of the growing interest in the Middle East |
| Building | Date | Information |
| Bree's Stopford Hotel | 1842 | Known now as the Royal Hotel, David Place |
| Almorah Crescent | 1844+ | The crescent looks out over town, and is itself part of the view from the Harbour |
| St Mark's Church | 1845 | During the building process, the walls collapsed, and the church had to be rebuilt |
| Victoria Harbour | 1846 | The new harbour was named in honour of the Queen, following her visit |
| Wesley Grove Methodist Chapel | 1847 | An impressive church, especially seen from the far end of Halkett Place |
| First Tower Methodist Chapel | 1847 | Now known as The Bay Methodist Chapel |
| Aquila Methodist Church | 1849 | Built for the Bible Christians, an offshoot of the Methodist church |
| Baptist Chapel, Vauxhall | 1851 | Originally built for a French congregation |
| Anley Street, alleyway to the Esplanade | 1852 | Originally this framed a lovely view out to the Hermitage |
| Albert Pier | 1853 | Renamed for the Queen's Consort |
| Almorah cemetery | 1854 | The chapel and lodges were completed in 1858 |
| Halkett Place Chapel | 1855 | The chapel was rebuilt by Jean Le Rossignol |
| Lloyds Bank, Broad Street | 1858 | Many banks date from this period |
| St Columba's Church of Scotland, Midvale Road | 1859 | The spire was removed following earthquake damage in the early 20th century |
| Hospital, Gloucester Street | 1860 | Rebuilt on the existing site |
| Congregational Church, Victoria Street | 1861 | Now the home of the Community Church |
| Harbour Office, Weighbridge | 1863 | Close to what would be the railway station |
| Midland Bank | 1864 | The later part was designed by Adolph Curry |
| Masonic Temple, Stopford Road | 1864 | Imposing facades to front and side |
| St Simon's Church | 1866 | Great Union Road |
| Royal Court | 1866 | The Royal Square buildings were gradually added to |
| Seaton Place Methodist Chapel | 1869 | The building remains as a Youth Centre |
| Trustees Savings Bank | 1870 | A solid building in New Street |
| St Helier railway station | 1870 | Alterations and additions in 1901 |
| Town Hall, St Helier | 1872 | Impressive facades onto both roads |
| Elizabeth Breakwater | 1872-77 | Important protection for the harbours |
| National Westminster Bank, Library Place | 1873 | Now known as the NatWest |
| Mechanics Institute, Halkett Place | 1873 | Has ornate mouldings on upper levels |
| Wesley Street Methodist Chapel | 1876 | A large chapel, now used as commercial premises |
