Scenes from Guernsey's prehistoric past - ancient stone statues and dolmens can still be seen today. Norman heritage and customs are also illustrated.

A twelfth century map of Guernsey, divided into the ten parishes, showing sites associated with folklore and of religious significance.

Aspects of daily working life. This century saw the beginning of the Royal Court; the Bailiff and the twelve Jurats are seen at the bottom left. Herm and Jethou are also represented.

'Solidard de milicie', or militia men, are shown practising archery. They were formed at the beginning of the Hundred Years War between England and France. Sark and Brecqhou are shown at the bottom of the panel.

The busy market is portrayed outside of the Parish Church of St Peter Port. Cornet Street winds its way behind the Church, lined with the houses of merchants and shopkeepers.

The Reformation was a major event in this century. Three women are shown being martyred for their Protestant beliefs, during the reign of Mary I.

The English Civil War began in 1642, Guernsey declared for Parliament but the Lieutenant Governor held Castle Cornet for the King. The bright red flowers are the 'Nerine Sarniensis', or Guernsey Lily.

The domestic life of islanders is represented with the stone hearth of the kitchen. The arms of Alderney and Sark are shown.

This shows the three main industries of the century: shipbuilding, stone quarrying and agriculture. The post box shown is the oldest one still in use in the British Isles.

Horticulture, tourism and finance were the main industries of this century. At the top is the Guernsey flag symbolizing the Islands Norman and English links by combining the red cross of St George and the gold cross of William the Conqueror.