Results for: Jersey
In Channel Islands

Where is Jersey?

It is a British crown dependency that is directly south of Dorchester, England. It is just a few miles east of Coutances in Normandy, France.
In Sports

Why are sports jerseys called jerseys?

Jersey, in the Channel Islands, was famous for its knitting tradein medieval times, and because of that original fame, the namejersey is still applied to many forms of knitted… (MORE)
In History of the United States

Why is there a New Jersey instead of a Jersey?

For the same reason there is a "New England". There is a place in England called Jersey so when the Americas were settled, New Jersey was born.
In New Jersey

Are replica jerseys real jerseys?

Replica jerseys are not the real jerseys the players have, however, they are a cheaper version that looks similar. An Authentic Jersey is like a real jersey.
In New Jersey

Why is it New Jersey not old jersey?

New Jersey is named for the isle of Jersey in the British Channel, birthplace of the first Lord Proprietor of the colony, Sir George Carteret.
In New Jersey

Where is New Jersey New Jersey?

There is no place called New Jersey, New Jersey. There is a place called Jersey City, New Jersey. It is in the northern part of the state, just north of Bayonne, East of Ne… (MORE)
In New Jersey

In jersey funny laws in jersey?

I'm guessing you are asking if there are funny/strange laws in Jersey to which the answer would be YES! Some very old laws still exist but are not enforced anymore! For exampl… (MORE)
In Century - 1600s

Why is New Jersey called New Jersey if there isn't a jersey?

As in New York, New Jersey refers to a place in the country thatthe founders were from. Also, ther used to be an island calledJersey, though I'm not sure if it exists anymore.… (MORE)
In New Jersey

Is there an Old Jersey if there is a New Jersey?

Yes, but it's not called Old Jersey, it's just called "Jersey." The "old" Jersey is a Channel Island between England and France.When England took possession of the Dutch colon… (MORE)