The house at Fort Saumarez. John Ireland stayed here.
The house at Fort Saumarez. John Ireland stayed here.

This rambling building was situated at the base of Fort Saumarez at l 'Eree; it was demolished post war and replaced by a more modern building.

The composer of 'SARNIA', John Ireland took lodgings in this house between 1939 and 1940. 'SARNIA' was one of his masterpieces. Some parts of this piano solo were composed in this house.

The date of this image is unknown, but it is guessed to be Edwardian.

Location: Fort Saumarez Guernsey

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The house at Fort Saumarez. John Ireland stayed here.

This rambling building was situated at the base of Fort Saumarez at l 'Eree; it was demolished post war and replaced by a more modern building.

The composer of 'SARNIA', John Ireland took lodgings in this house between 1939 and 1940. 'SARNIA' was one of his masterpieces. Some parts of this piano solo were composed in this house.

The date of this image is unknown, but it is guessed to be Edwardian.

Location: Fort Saumarez Guernsey

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