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Small
settlements grew up across the Atlantic, and the demand for ships
meant that shipbuilding became one of Jersey's main trades.Ìý
In
1833 the Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society was formed,
and began to breed the Jersey cow.
Cider-making
and oyster-fishing were also trades that grew during this time.
Influx of immigrants
Steamers
also began to visit the island more, bringing with them thousands
of passengers. Many of these passengers stayed - by 1840 there were
5,000 English residents.
St.
Helier Harbour needed to be expanded, and in 1837 new plans were
drawn up for a harbour and quays enclosed by the Victoria and Albert
piers.
Times
of great change
In
1856 the island's government changed - it was decided that 14 deputies
should be added, as elected representatives of the people.
The
first Jersey Royal potatoes were grown in the 1880's. In 1891, 70,000
tons of potatoes were exported, bringing in nearly half a million
pounds.
By
1900 the population had increased from 36,000 to 52,000; English
had become the common language; and old industries like knitting,
oyster-fishing and cider-making were no longer such important trades.
World
War I and after
When
the First World War broke out, 300 Jerseymen volunteered for service.
Later, another 3,000 were called up. Jersey was considered so safe
that
a Prisoner of War camp for 1,500 Germans existed
at Blanches Banques.
Despite
the war, the island itself remained largely undisturbed. The first
40 years of the 20th century were prosperous and peaceful.
The
Societe Jersiaise began their archaeological digs during this half
of the century, and uncovered many spectacular finds.
In
1937, St. Peter's Airport opened, meaning that Jersey was now only
an hour from London. The island's links with England were greatly
strengthened.
The
outbreak of war in 1939 came as a shock to most islanders, who expected
the experience of the previous war to be repeated.
Still
hungry for knowledge? Only a little further until we reach the present.
Now we reach the occupation of the island by the Germans...
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