📖 About Trinity

Trinity is one of Jersey's twelve parishes, located in the northeast of the island in the English Channel. With approximately 3,000 residents, this rural parish is known for its scenic countryside, historic manor houses, and the famous Jersey Zoo founded by Gerald Durrell.

The parish combines farming heritage with modern affluence. Jersey is a Crown Dependency with its own parliament and laws. Trinity represents rural Channel Islands life—Norman heritage, British connection, and the unique status of a self-governing island near France.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Agriculture continues with Jersey Royal potatoes as a premium product. Tourism benefits from the zoo and countryside. Residents often work in St. Helier's finance sector. The parish economy blends farming heritage with modern prosperity.

Channel Islands culture blends English and Norman French heritage—English dominates with Jèrriais as a heritage language. The parish church tradition continues. Durrell's conservation legacy shapes cultural identity. Jersey cream and seafood feature in cuisine. The culture values community, heritage, and environmental stewardship.

📜 History

Settlement dates to prehistoric times. Norman heritage established the parish system. Trinity Church foundations are medieval. The manorial estates shaped parish development.

Jersey remained loyal to the Crown during the English Civil War. German Occupation (1940-1945) affected the island. Gerald Durrell founded the zoo in 1959. Today Trinity preserves—rural Jersey character, world-class zoo, and Channel Islands heritage.