men, women and children from Jersey stone plaque

This stone commemorative plaque records: This plaque commemorates the arrival in Weymouth of the men, women and children from Jersey who set out from St Helier harbour, separated by war from their island home, before the start of the occupation of the Channel Islands 30th June 1940 to 9th May 1945. Unveiled by Mrs Jean McLaughlin, founder and chairman of the Jersey Evacuees Association; Mr Simon Crowcroft, Connétable de St Helier; and the Worshipful the mayor of Weymouth & Portland, Councillor Margaret Leicester, 9th November, 2012. Recorded plaque organisation: Jersey Evacuees Association.

The plaque commemorates the evacuation of civilians from Jersey prior to the German occupation during World War II, highlighting a significant event in the history of the Channel Islands and the broader context of civilian displacement due to war.