St. Lawrence - Jersey
The parish of St. Lawrence is
located in the Channel Islands on the Island
of Jersey. It is one of the twelve parishes
of the Island. Located in the center of Jersey,
St. Lawrence is 5,258 vergees, or 9.5 square
kilometers. This is 3.67 square miles. The panoramic
view that St. Lawrence offers makes it a popular
tourist attraction. Parts of the parish overlook
St. Aubin's Bay along a beautiful golden, sandy
beach. There are also views of the Elizabeth
Castle, a historical attraction and the St.
Aubin Fort, another historical attraction. St.
Lawrence is also home to Coronation Park.
The picturesque parish of St.
Lawrence features Hamptonne, the Country Life
Museum. The Country Life Museum is housed in
a variety of restored farm buildings throughout
the parish. Jersey cider is a pride of Jersey
and St. Lawrence houses an apple orchard where
the Jersey cider apple varieties that are native
to the area are preserved. Also, the cider press
house, known as the preinseu, is the main focus
of the cider making festival. This Fais'sie
d'cidre utilizes cider making equipment and
methods that are traditional to the area. As
a side line, Under the Greenwood Tree, an ITV
drama, was filmed mostly in St. Lawrence.
The German Underground Hospital,
which is now known as the Jersey War Tunnels
reside in St. Lawrence. These Jersey War Tunnels
are one of the major historical attraction of
St. Lawrence and Jersey. They are an example,
a relic, of the vast and varied engineering
tasks that the occupying German forces undertook
during the years of 1940 to 1945. These Jersey
War Tunnels now serve as a tribute in memory
of the numerous slave workers who were captured
and then forced to work on this project as well
as many others during World War II.
Coronation Park is one of St.
Lawrence's finest attractions. The park was
a gift given to the people of Jersey by the
widow of Jessie Boot, Lady Trent. Jessie Boot,
known as Baron Trent, was the founder of Boots
the Chemist. Coronation Park, also known as
Millbrook Park was home to the primary residence,
Villa Millbrook, for Lady Trent. This park offers
many different types of plants as well as a
Victorian shelter and a play area for children
which features a paddling pool. St. Matthew's
Church is located beside the park. St. Matthew's
Church features a plain exterior that is stark
white rectilinear. Just through the doors, however,
are amazing, breathtaking Art Deco glass fixtures
and fittings that were designed in 1934 by Rene
Lalique, thus giving the church its name, Glass
Church. The panels, altar cross, altar rail
and font were created using a milky opaque glass,
as were the Art Deco angels that will leave
you awestruck.
Visit this picturesque area
and live the rich history and culture that is
exudes. You will enjoy walking through the park,
visiting the historical sites and walking the
lovely beaches. St. Lawrence is just like something
off of a picture postcard.
St.
Helier || St. Brelade
|| St. Peters ||
St. Mary || St.
Saviours || St.
Martin
St. Ouen || St.
John || St. Clement
|| St. Lawrence
|| Trinity || Grouville
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