Exhibition celebrates 500 years of States Assembly records
States Assembly
2 October 2024
The States Greffe is holding a free outdoor exhibition in the Royal Square to celebrate 500 years since the first States Assembly Minutes were recorded. The exhibition, called ‘500 Years in Minutes’, highlights key moments in Jersey’s history from 1524 through to 2024, as told through the Minutes of States meetings.The Minutes are the formal written record of States meetings, and it is the responsibility of the Greffier of the States to take them. They are an important public record showing States Members’ attendance, the questions asked, and the decisions made in States Meetings. The first set of Minutes were recorded on 3 October 1524 and can be found at the Jersey Archive, alongside the older Minutes. The Minutes from current, and more modern meetings, can be found on the States Assembly website.
Lisa Hart, Greffier of the States said: ‘Thanks to the safe storage of these historic records, Islanders are able to see how the decisions of the Assembly over the centuries have contributed to creating the Jersey we see today. Our exhibition showcases how iconic Jersey landmarks like Elizabeth Castle and Corbière Lighthouse owe their existence to centuries-old States decisions. It also highlights the origins of much-loved aspects of Island life, such as the pure breed Jersey cow and the Jersey one pound note.’
The exhibition runs from Tuesday 1 to Monday 14 October.
