TheBailiwick ofGuernsey is a British crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy in between of► England and► France. As well as the island of Guernsey itself, it also includes Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou, Burhou, Lihou and other islets. The island of Guernsey is divided into 10 parishes. Together with the Bailiwick of► Jersey, it is included in the collective grouping known as the Channel Islands.
Lebailliage de Guernesey est une dépendance de la couronne britannique dans la Manche au large des côtes françaises. En plus de l'île de Guernesey elle-même, il inclut également Aurigny, Sercq, Herm, Jéthou, Brecqhou, Burhou et d'autres petites îles. Avec Jersey, elles forment l'archipel connu sous le nom d'îles anglo-normandes.
This section holds copies of original general maps more than 70 years old.
Map of the Channel Islands from 1891
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