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St Brelade's Church and Fishermen's Chapel: At the western end of St Brelade's Bay
and the Fisherman's Chapel, both are well worth a visit. The Fishermen's Chapel, was
probably built in the 11 th -12 th Century, by the Bishop of Coutances, therefore it was built
later than the main parish church. From the 16 th to 19 th Century it was used for storage
by the local militia, consequently it survived destruction, which was the fate of so many
chapels.
On the eastern wall there is a painting “The Annunciation”, which dates from the early
14 th century. It was only revealed after a severe storm in 1918, having being hidden under
plaster.
The Fishermen's Chapel is a very special place to spend some time.
St Brelade's Church, seen from further along the bay. The Fisherman's Chapel is visible
to the left of the main church.
St Matthew's Glass Church: Situated on St Aubin's Inner Road just to the west of Mill-
brook. The glass referred to in the name is not the stained glass of normal churches but
moulded white glass by the French craftsman, Rene Lalique. The work was commissioned
by Florence Boot (Lady Trent), the widow of Jesse Boot, of Boots the Chemist, in memory
of her husband. It was completed in 1934.
There is limited parking close to the Church but plenty more in the lay-bys on Victoria Av-
enue. Numerous buses stop nearby.
It is open all year round but remember that it is an operational Church and therefore please
respect the services and the worshippers.
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