ISLANDERS commemorated the 243rd anniversary of the Battle of Jersey this weekend.
In 1781, Major Francis Peirson and his troops marched to St Helier to defend the Island from a French invasion.
On Saturday, Islanders followed in the footsteps of these brave soldiers in the annual Battle of Jersey walk.
This year’s walk – which is led by Jersey historian Ian Ronayne – set off from Trinity, ending in the Royal Square, where participants met the Jersey Scout Band and the 1781 Jersey Militia.
1781 Jersey Militia fire a musket volley.
The event culminated in a re-enactment of the famous painting of the battle – The Death of Major Peirson, by John Singleton Copley.
