3rd August 1936
The National Trust for Jersey holds its first formal meeting
The Very Reverend Samuel Falle, the Dean of Jersey, chaired the National Trust for Jersey’s first official meeting on 3 August, even though the charitable organisation had not, at that point, been incorporated by the States of Jersey. This happened a little over six months later, on 11 February 1937, “for the purposes of securing the permanent preservation for the benefit of the island of lands and tenements (including buildings) of beauty or historic interest, and as regards lands, for the preservation (so far as practicable) of their natural aspect, features, and plant life”.
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Other events that occured in August
Bailiff Philippe de Carteret II dies
- Philippe de Carteret II was the third Seigneur of Sark and from 1627 until his death was also Bailiff of Jersey.
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Plane is washed into the sea during Jersey take-off
- Passengers on a plane heading for London were saved by bathers when the aircraft was caught by the rising tide at West Park Beach.
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Pioneering human rights advocate John Lilburne dies
- John Lilburne was one of the most famous political prisoners of his day and inspired part of the American Constitution.
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Dennis Leister is deported from Jersey
- Dennis Leister was trapped in Jersey at the start of the Occupation and later joined the German army.
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