Liberty Wharf

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The former railway station in St Helier forms part of Liberty Wharf. Liberty Wharf and former station in St Helier, Jersey.jpg
The former railway station in St Helier forms part of Liberty Wharf.

Liberty Wharf is a shopping centre in St Helier, Jersey, which opened in November 2010. [1] Much of the site is a former abattoir which was restored and converted for use as a shopping centre. [2]

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References

  1. "Jersey's Liberty Wharf shopping centre opens". BBC News. 2 November 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  2. "History Brought to Life at Liberty Wharf". Jersey.com. 9 September 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2015.