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Description: | Castle Cornet has been Guernsey's harbour fortress since at least the 13th century. Originally on a separate islet, it was joined to the main island by a bridge and extensive harbour developments in the 1850s. It was garrisoned by the British Army until the Second World War and then by the Germans during the war itself. After the war it was given to the Guernsey people by the British government and has been opened to the public since the 1950s. A number of museums have been established within its walls, including a Maritime Museum, The Story of Castle Cornet (which interprets the building's history) and the 201 Squadron RAF museum. The latter reflects the Island's continuing affiliation with the maritime reconnaisance squadron based at RAF Kinloss. The museums form part of Guernsey Museums & Galleries, a division of the Culture and Leisure Department. | Source: | MLA Institutions Server | Address: | St Peter Port,GY1 1AU | Sector: | Museums | Type: | Central Government | Jurisdiction: | The States of Guernsey | FAX: | 01481 714 021 | Telephone: | 01481 721 657 | Identifier: | 7493 |
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