The Story of Guernsey Tom

For many years Guernsey was famous for growing tomatoes. The 'Guernsey Tom' was sold in markets and shops throughout Great Britain.

In 2003 the museum held an exhibition which looked back at the local 'growing' industry and the tomato trade - once a mainstay of the local economy. This activity book presents many interesting facts in an entertaining way, using games and colouring.

Text by Peter Brehaut : 2004 : 23 pages, fully illustrated (photographs & line drawings)

 Through the Ages - Castle Cornet, Guernsey

A book of illustrations to colour. The pictures are based on the artworks commisioned by the museum for displays about the story of Castle Cornet.

Artwork by Brian Byron to colour : 2005 : 16 line drawings

 James de Saumarez of Guernsey

This activity book complements our more in-depth publication 'Out of Nelson's Shadow'. Both books grew from our main 2005 summer exhibition about the distinguished naval career of James de Saumarez.

Edited by Lynne Ashton : 2005 : 28 pages, fully illustrated (colour and monochrome)

 The Victorians in Guernsey

Our 2006 exhibition 'Pursuits and Joys' explored the interests of Guernsey's Lukis family. This activity book uses the same prominent local family to bring 19th century Guernsey to life.

Concept by Lynne Ashton from research by Guernsey Museums' staff : 2006 : 32 pages, fully illustrated (colour and monochrome)

Until the 1980's little evidence of Roman activity in Guernsey was known but then a shipwreck was found in the harbour and land-based sites also came to light. Using games, artwork from our museum displays and line drawings to be coloured, this book sheds light on Guernsey's role as an ancient trading centre.

Content by Lynne Ashton : 2007 : 32 pages, fully illustrated (colour photographs and line drawings)