For many literature lovers, Mary-Ann Shaffer’s 2008 novel “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” painted a vivid image of an island that seemed a world away from mainland Britain, despite being in relatively close proximity. Some fans of the book have even travelled to Guernsey to see some of the sights mentioned, and to experience island life first hand.
Let us guide you around Guernsey’s most iconic landmarks as well as places only the locals know about. Beautiful views, quaint churches, and charm of Guernsey’s narrow streets and roads.
A visit to the beautiful harbour town of St Peter Port is an essential aspect of any trip to Guernsey, and while any visitor is sure to love the unique charm of the island’s pretty capital, it bears even more significance for fans of Shaffer’s book.
Walking around the old harbour, you will be taken back to the evening of July 28th, 1940 and the surprise air raid attack by nine German Heinkel bombers which killed 29 innocent locals and wounded many more.
The walking tour will take in other areas of the town, described in the book, Fountain Street, High Street, Le Pollet, Candie Gardens and Victoria Tower. We visit the old Town Hospital where the heroine, Elizabeth, helped the poor child infected with scabies, and see first hand where the Germans were entertained by the French women!
“The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society” book shows how Guernsey coped under Occupation during the Second World War. Discover the history behind the film and the small island that inspired its story.
Languages on request: English, French, German, Russian, Portuguese, Italian. Latvian.
Price £200 per group.
Please send us a request for any size of your party to info@jerzzy.co.uk