Some of you know I currently live in the British Channel Islands: a sunny group of granite outcrops off the coast of France. With a mixed past - and in such proximity to the continent - the place is packed with history. Originally part of the Duchy of Normandy they passed to the English (and later British) Crown after 1066.
A history of Smugglers and privateers, as well as being the only corner of Britain ever to be occupied by the Nazis in WWII, these islands have very unique characteristics, yet are still definitely British.
It's hard not to be inspired living here, especially when your main topic of writing is of a nautical nature. Below I'll show you some of the things I've seen recently to feed the imagination, but what inspires your creativity?
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| The 300+ step descent to Petit Port - an isolated sandy bay surrounded by caves apparently used by free traders back in the day - Guernsey |
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| The crew of this vessel were lazy (or clever). They sailed into Petit Port instead of facing the treacherous steps! |
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| Lighthouse off Jersey |
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| Elizabeth Castle, Saint Hellier - Jersey |
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| Roselle Harbour - Jersey |
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| Roselle Harbour - Jersey |
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| Roselle Harbour - Jersey |
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| Sea mine, Gorey Bay - Jersey |
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| Park, complete with large cannon, in Saint Hellier - Jersey |
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| The cliff top ruins of Groznez Castle - Jersey |
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| Some beach car park - Jersey |
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| Swedish tall ship on a grey dawn, Saint Peter Port - Guernsey |
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| Fort Grey, the shipwreck museum - Guernsey |
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| Fort Grey, the shipwreck museum - Guernsey |
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| Photos from various 20th century wrecks adorn the museum... |
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| ...as well as many artefacts from all ages. |
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| Fort Grey, the shipwreck museum - Guernsey |
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| More artefacts. |
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| Fort Grey, the shipwreck museum - Guernsey |
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| Le Huet fort at Le Guet, overlooking Cobo Bay - Guernsey |
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| Fort Houmet, Vazon Bay - Guernsey |
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| For heating the round shot to burn oncoming ships, Fort Houmet, Vazon Bay - Guernsey |
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| Gun emplacement and furnace, Fort Houmet, Vazon Bay - Guernsey |
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| Fort Houmet, Vazon Bay - Guernsey |
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| The storm approaches... Lancresse Bay - Guernsey |
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| Castle Cornet and lighthouse, Saint Peter Port - Guernsey |
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| Brehon Tower - in the Little Russel channel - Guernsey |
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| One of many forts at Lancresse - Guernsey |
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| One of many forts at Lancresse - Guernsey |
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