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Mural to mark 80 years since Jersey's Liberation

BBC The mural shows a giant number 80 in gold-yellow lettering, with a silhouette of a soldier and a child. The soldier is reaching for the child's hand. It reads Libethation and below it, 1945 to 2025.BBC
The mural is in St Helier on Great Union Road

A mural to mark 80 years since Jersey's Liberation has officially been unveiled in St Helier.

The artwork can be seen on the side of a building owned by construction firm Building Renovations Ltd on Great Union Road.

The mural, which shows the silhouette of a soldier reaching for the hand of a child, was painted on top of the previous artwork which marked 75 years of liberation.

At the unveiling on Friday morning, Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey, Jerry Kyd, said it was "such an important milestone for the island".

'Momentous year'

There are also set to be a number of events on 9 May to mark the anniversary.

Kyd added: "It's a really momentous year. So many people across the island still remember that day in May in 1945.

"Jersey's still very community based, we all have a really sensitive side when we remember our history.

"Everyone walking and driving past looking at it is a good reminder of next month."

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