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Le
Perquage |
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roads still retain the original name of 'Le Perquage', as this
street sign in St. Helier shows |
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ancient law of Jersey stated that when adults broke the law, they
could take refuge in their nearest church. |
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could stay there for eight days, whilst their family brought them
food, but on the ninth day, they would have to decide - whether
to be punished in the Royal Court, or to leave Jersey forever.
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church had a safe path to the beach, and these paths were called
Les Perquages. As long as you walked along this path, you couldn't
be arrested. Many criminals walked these paths to the beaches, where
they were put on boats, and left Jersey for good.
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St. Helier
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JE2 3PL
tel. (+44) 01534 837 228
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jersey@bbc.co.uk
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