Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Haut de la Garenne, located in Saint Martin, Jersey, is a historically significant building with a multifaceted past. Originally constructed in 1867 as an industrial school for underprivileged boys, it has served various purposes over the decades, including a children's home, a military signal station during the German occupation in World War II, and a filming location for a TV series. The site transitioned to a youth hostel in the early 21st century. Its varied uses reflect the socio-political changes in Jersey over time. The site's historical significance is further highlighted by the investigations into past abuses that occurred there, marking it as a place of both historical and social interest.
Gallery
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Public and Civic Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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Historical Timeline
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Details
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- Jersey
- Source
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