Islanders encouraged to don their best jumper to mark 'Wear a Guernsey' day

Some Guernsey's on the rail.
The garment has traditionally been made since the 1800s.

Islanders are being encouraged to wear their best Guernsey to raise funds for charity.

Wear a Guernsey Day takes place across the island on Thursday (17 November) and an event to mark the day will take place at Guernsey Information Centre.

The jumper is a traditional garment which has been worn by islanders since the early 1800s.

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Originally worn by fishermen to combat the cold winds and to keep them warm, the garment has become a symbol of the island.

The event is hosted by Guernsey Woollens and Le Tricoteur and runs from 10am to 4pm.

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