Jersey Heritage Podcast Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:09:12 +0100 http://www.jerseyheritage.org en-gb © 2026 Jersey Heritage Podcast yes 353292f8-f3aa-5c78-8f44-436028b66863 Jersey Heritage episodic false Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) history, heritage, jersey, culture, slavery, coldwar, buildings, architecture, archives, wetlands Jersey Heritage https://storage.buzzsprout.com/496on9qimd9hsz8u1w85vvoajp5i?.jpg Jersey Heritage Podcast http://www.jerseyheritage.org Heritage Inspired Art / ‘Vraiqu’sie' with the Moving Arts Collective Heritage Inspired Art / ‘Vraiqu’sie' with the Moving Arts Collective In the latest episode of our ‘Small Island, Big Story Sessions’ podcast, hosts Mel and Perry are joined by Natasha Dettman, Karen Le Roy Harris, and Kerry Jane Warner, who are members of The Moving Arts Collective.  

These passionate creatives reimagined our local tradition of vraicking (collecting seaweed) using film, sculpture, sound, textile, and our local language for ‘Vraiqu’sie’, an exhibition at Elizabeth Castle.

Hear all about this powerful project and how the artists were inspired by Jersey’s heritage. 

To find out more about vraicking visit our website.

Did you know you can stay at the Elizabeth Castle Apartment?  It's part of our historic heritage holiday lets portfolio.  Find out how you can have the Castle to yourself here.

]]> In the latest episode of our ‘Small Island, Big Story Sessions’ podcast, hosts Mel and Perry are joined by Natasha Dettman, Karen Le Roy Harris, and Kerry Jane Warner, who are members of The Moving Arts Collective.  

These passionate creatives reimagined our local tradition of vraicking (collecting seaweed) using film, sculpture, sound, textile, and our local language for ‘Vraiqu’sie’, an exhibition at Elizabeth Castle.

Hear all about this powerful project and how the artists were inspired by Jersey’s heritage. 

To find out more about vraicking visit our website.

Did you know you can stay at the Elizabeth Castle Apartment?  It's part of our historic heritage holiday lets portfolio.  Find out how you can have the Castle to yourself here.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-19451167 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100 2202 3 32 full false From Field to Fork — Jersey's farming heritage From Field to Fork — Jersey's farming heritage In the latest episode of our ‘Small Island, Big Story Sessions’ podcast, hosts Mel and Perry explore our Island’s farming heritage. From Jersey’s unique natural landscape to celebrating local farmers today, we speak to Taylor Smythe, from Farm Jersey, and Lucy Layton, Jersey Heritage’s Exhibitions Curator, as we dig into the research behind our new ‘Field to Fork’ exhibition at Hamptonne.  

To find out more about the ‘Field to Fork’ exhibition, go to www.jerseyheritage.org/visit/whats-on/field-to-fork/  

To support our work become a Member, visit our website to find out more. 

]]> In the latest episode of our ‘Small Island, Big Story Sessions’ podcast, hosts Mel and Perry explore our Island’s farming heritage. From Jersey’s unique natural landscape to celebrating local farmers today, we speak to Taylor Smythe, from Farm Jersey, and Lucy Layton, Jersey Heritage’s Exhibitions Curator, as we dig into the research behind our new ‘Field to Fork’ exhibition at Hamptonne.  

To find out more about the ‘Field to Fork’ exhibition, go to www.jerseyheritage.org/visit/whats-on/field-to-fork/  

To support our work become a Member, visit our website to find out more. 

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-19395148 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100 3192 3 31 full false The Frank Falla Archive The Frank Falla Archive This incredible digital archive tells the stories of Channel Islanders, who were deported and imprisoned during WW2. Join hosts, Mel and Perry, as they speak to Professor Gilly Carr about developing this special free resource.

The Frank Falla archive is named after Guernseyman Frank Falla, former prisoner and survivor of Frankfurt am Main-Preungesheim and Naumburg (Saale) prisons.

Frank, a journalist, was deported for his role in the underground newsletter GUNS (Guernsey Underground News Service). In the mid-1960s, and in the absence of any official help or interest, Frank took it upon himself to help his fellow former political prisoners in the Channel Islands get compensation for their suffering in Nazi prisons and camps. In 2010, Frank’s daughter gave Professor Gilly Carr her father’s extensive archives – the most important resistance archives to ever come out of the Channel Islands. And it was then that Gilly knew that this digital archive and its wider associated project must one day come about.

Visit the Frank Falla Archive. Find out more about Jersey's Occupation and Liberation Archives here.

Support the work of Jersey Heritage by making a donation.

Professor Carr's book ' A Materiality of Internment' is available through Routledge Press.
For more information visit:
www.routledge.com/9781032259154

More than two thousand people from the British Channel Islands were deported to and interned in Germany during the Second World War, making up as many as 60% of all interned British citizens in occupied territory during this period. This book will be of great value for scholars and museum professionals, as well as postgraduate students in the field of Conflict Archaeology and scholars of the Second World War. Cumulatively, this materiality comprises one of the major surviving assemblages of internees to emerge from the war, comparable in size, quality and importance with that from other theatres of war.

]]> This incredible digital archive tells the stories of Channel Islanders, who were deported and imprisoned during WW2. Join hosts, Mel and Perry, as they speak to Professor Gilly Carr about developing this special free resource.

The Frank Falla archive is named after Guernseyman Frank Falla, former prisoner and survivor of Frankfurt am Main-Preungesheim and Naumburg (Saale) prisons.

Frank, a journalist, was deported for his role in the underground newsletter GUNS (Guernsey Underground News Service). In the mid-1960s, and in the absence of any official help or interest, Frank took it upon himself to help his fellow former political prisoners in the Channel Islands get compensation for their suffering in Nazi prisons and camps. In 2010, Frank’s daughter gave Professor Gilly Carr her father’s extensive archives – the most important resistance archives to ever come out of the Channel Islands. And it was then that Gilly knew that this digital archive and its wider associated project must one day come about.

Visit the Frank Falla Archive. Find out more about Jersey's Occupation and Liberation Archives here.

Support the work of Jersey Heritage by making a donation.

Professor Carr's book ' A Materiality of Internment' is available through Routledge Press.
For more information visit:
www.routledge.com/9781032259154

More than two thousand people from the British Channel Islands were deported to and interned in Germany during the Second World War, making up as many as 60% of all interned British citizens in occupied territory during this period. This book will be of great value for scholars and museum professionals, as well as postgraduate students in the field of Conflict Archaeology and scholars of the Second World War. Cumulatively, this materiality comprises one of the major surviving assemblages of internees to emerge from the war, comparable in size, quality and importance with that from other theatres of war.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-19101920 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100 3909 3 30 full false The RMS Titanic The RMS Titanic Tune into our latest episode exploring story of the Titanic through a unique Jersey lens. Hosts, Perry and Mel will be uncovering the Island’s connections to the ill-fated voyage. We’re joined by Titanic expert David Hutchings from Southampton and Jersey Heritage exhibitions curator Lucy Layton, who share insights into passengers and crew with ties to Jersey. 

Together, they reveal the local stories that were impacted by the disaster of April 1912. From lives lost, to remarkable survivals, this episode shares how one of history’s most famous tragedies is interwoven with Jersey’s own heritage and collective memory.

A new Titanic display honouring the Islanders involved in the disaster opens in April 2026 at the Maritime Museum.

To support our work telling the Island's stories please make a donation.

]]> Tune into our latest episode exploring story of the Titanic through a unique Jersey lens. Hosts, Perry and Mel will be uncovering the Island’s connections to the ill-fated voyage. We’re joined by Titanic expert David Hutchings from Southampton and Jersey Heritage exhibitions curator Lucy Layton, who share insights into passengers and crew with ties to Jersey. 

Together, they reveal the local stories that were impacted by the disaster of April 1912. From lives lost, to remarkable survivals, this episode shares how one of history’s most famous tragedies is interwoven with Jersey’s own heritage and collective memory.

A new Titanic display honouring the Islanders involved in the disaster opens in April 2026 at the Maritime Museum.

To support our work telling the Island's stories please make a donation.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-18929735 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100 3065 3 29 full false Getting to know Edmund Blampied Getting to know Edmund Blampied In today's episode, Mel is diving into the expressive world of Edmund Blampied, one of Jersey's most iconic artists.  Blampied's expressive etchings, whimsical illustrations and deeply human portraits capture a timeless sense of Island life.   

Louise Downie, former art curator at Jersey Heritage explores the story of Blampied, from his life, his artistic process and his impact on jersey and the wider art world.

Best known for his etching or dry points, his reputation as a print maker in the 1920s was sealing in a publication called 'Modern Artists of Etching'.  He is well-know for his images of scenes of vriac (seaweed) collecting, something he called it his 'signature tune'.  Blampied was also a book, magazine and newspaper illustrator with a significant illustrative work for the story of Peter Pan and Wendy.  He is also know for his character portraits, he was skilled in drawing people and lifestyles depicting Island life. Particularly significant and poignant to Jersey's story are the illustrations he did of the Occupation of Jersey during World War II

To discover the work of Edmund Blampied, visit our Online Catalogue.  

You can support Jersey Heritage by becoming a Member, visit our website for details.




]]> In today's episode, Mel is diving into the expressive world of Edmund Blampied, one of Jersey's most iconic artists.  Blampied's expressive etchings, whimsical illustrations and deeply human portraits capture a timeless sense of Island life.   

Louise Downie, former art curator at Jersey Heritage explores the story of Blampied, from his life, his artistic process and his impact on jersey and the wider art world.

Best known for his etching or dry points, his reputation as a print maker in the 1920s was sealing in a publication called 'Modern Artists of Etching'.  He is well-know for his images of scenes of vriac (seaweed) collecting, something he called it his 'signature tune'.  Blampied was also a book, magazine and newspaper illustrator with a significant illustrative work for the story of Peter Pan and Wendy.  He is also know for his character portraits, he was skilled in drawing people and lifestyles depicting Island life. Particularly significant and poignant to Jersey's story are the illustrations he did of the Occupation of Jersey during World War II

To discover the work of Edmund Blampied, visit our Online Catalogue.  

You can support Jersey Heritage by becoming a Member, visit our website for details.




]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-18691606 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 1308 3 28 full false A tribute to Marcel Moore A tribute to Marcel Moore Behind every Claude Cahun image was Marcel Moore, artist, visionary and radical of her own right.  Join the 'Small Island, Big Stories Sessions' to bring Marcel Moore into the frame.

Louise Downie, Director of Curation and Experience at Jersey Heritage gives host Mel and Perry a history of Marcel Moore, her work, her life and her legacy.

Suzanne Alberte Eugénie Malherbe was born on 19 July 1892 at 12 rue de Cassini in Nantes. Using the pseudonym ‘Marcel Moore’, she was the talented, but less well known, stepsister of Surrealist artist and writer Claude Cahun (born Lucie Schwob). 

In 1909, Moore met Cahun in what Cahun described as a ‘thunderbolt encounter’ – one which was to determine the course of their lives. Theirs was a relationship of love and artistic creativity. 

You can read more of the story here.

Support our work bringing stories to life and make a donation here.


]]> Behind every Claude Cahun image was Marcel Moore, artist, visionary and radical of her own right.  Join the 'Small Island, Big Stories Sessions' to bring Marcel Moore into the frame.

Louise Downie, Director of Curation and Experience at Jersey Heritage gives host Mel and Perry a history of Marcel Moore, her work, her life and her legacy.

Suzanne Alberte Eugénie Malherbe was born on 19 July 1892 at 12 rue de Cassini in Nantes. Using the pseudonym ‘Marcel Moore’, she was the talented, but less well known, stepsister of Surrealist artist and writer Claude Cahun (born Lucie Schwob). 

In 1909, Moore met Cahun in what Cahun described as a ‘thunderbolt encounter’ – one which was to determine the course of their lives. Theirs was a relationship of love and artistic creativity. 

You can read more of the story here.

Support our work bringing stories to life and make a donation here.


]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-18616588 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 1607 3 27 full false The Glass Rainbow, Henry Thomas Bosdet The Glass Rainbow, Henry Thomas Bosdet Henry Thomas Bosdet was born in Jersey on 7 January 1856, after spending his early years in the Island he moved to London around the 1860s.

By age 17 he was a student at the Royal Academy.  Bosdet’s seven year training at the Royal Academy was broad and included life drawing, fine art, architecture and glasswork at a time when Pre-Raphaelite art had become the accepted style. John Everett Millais was a founding member of the movement.

Bosdet later became the life drawing teacher at the Royal Academy.  In the late 1800s he started to delve into stained glass window design.  His stained glass windows can be found all over the world. 

Jersey is very lucky to have a number of windows, designed by Bosdet, in Jersey churches.

Discover the legacy of Henry Thomas Bosdet with former Art Curator, Louise Downie.

Tune in to explore local light, art and legacy, all in one listen. 

To support the work of Jersey Heritage you can make a donation here.

The Glass Rainbow Trust is a charity, Celebrating the life and work of Henry Thomas Bosdet.

]]> Henry Thomas Bosdet was born in Jersey on 7 January 1856, after spending his early years in the Island he moved to London around the 1860s.

By age 17 he was a student at the Royal Academy.  Bosdet’s seven year training at the Royal Academy was broad and included life drawing, fine art, architecture and glasswork at a time when Pre-Raphaelite art had become the accepted style. John Everett Millais was a founding member of the movement.

Bosdet later became the life drawing teacher at the Royal Academy.  In the late 1800s he started to delve into stained glass window design.  His stained glass windows can be found all over the world. 

Jersey is very lucky to have a number of windows, designed by Bosdet, in Jersey churches.

Discover the legacy of Henry Thomas Bosdet with former Art Curator, Louise Downie.

Tune in to explore local light, art and legacy, all in one listen. 

To support the work of Jersey Heritage you can make a donation here.

The Glass Rainbow Trust is a charity, Celebrating the life and work of Henry Thomas Bosdet.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-18370152 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2213 3 26 full false Creating the Jersey Occupation Tapestry Creating the Jersey Occupation Tapestry In today's 'Small Island, Big Stories' episode, hosts Mel and Perry pay tribute to the Occupation tapestry of Jersey. This incredible crafted legacy was left to Jersey Heritage  by a talented group of people who dedicated hours of their time to put together a momentous piece of art. The tapestry tells Jersey's unique story of the Island struggle during the Second World War. 

Three very special guest speakers join Mel and Perry; Wayne Audrain the person who created the designs. Clarissa Maine, the coordinator of the panel of St. Peter and Anne-Marie Willing, who stitched and documented the project of her home parish. 

You can see the Occupation Tapestry at the Jersey Maritime Museum.  There are stories about the Occupation and Liberation of Jersey available on the Jersey Heritage website.

If you would like to support our work please consider making a donation here.

]]> In today's 'Small Island, Big Stories' episode, hosts Mel and Perry pay tribute to the Occupation tapestry of Jersey. This incredible crafted legacy was left to Jersey Heritage  by a talented group of people who dedicated hours of their time to put together a momentous piece of art. The tapestry tells Jersey's unique story of the Island struggle during the Second World War. 

Three very special guest speakers join Mel and Perry; Wayne Audrain the person who created the designs. Clarissa Maine, the coordinator of the panel of St. Peter and Anne-Marie Willing, who stitched and documented the project of her home parish. 

You can see the Occupation Tapestry at the Jersey Maritime Museum.  There are stories about the Occupation and Liberation of Jersey available on the Jersey Heritage website.

If you would like to support our work please consider making a donation here.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-18250358 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 3952 3 25 full false Jèrriais ‘Our Island speaks’ Jèrriais ‘Our Island speaks’ In today's episode, hosts, Mel and Perry are talking all things Jèrriais, exploring place names, practical uses of our native language, and how Jèrriais helps us discover our Island's history.

From La Corbière to Rouge Bouillon, what do these Jèrriais place names tell us about the language and its use?

Tracy Peters, Jèrriais Language Officer, will share some interesting facts about our 'gem of the sea' and what more we can do to continue its legacy. 

Why did Jèrriais stop being spoken and where did the language go during the 18th century?  What is being done now to encourage new speakers?

To support our work you can make a donation at www.jerseyheritage.org/support 

]]> In today's episode, hosts, Mel and Perry are talking all things Jèrriais, exploring place names, practical uses of our native language, and how Jèrriais helps us discover our Island's history.

From La Corbière to Rouge Bouillon, what do these Jèrriais place names tell us about the language and its use?

Tracy Peters, Jèrriais Language Officer, will share some interesting facts about our 'gem of the sea' and what more we can do to continue its legacy. 

Why did Jèrriais stop being spoken and where did the language go during the 18th century?  What is being done now to encourage new speakers?

To support our work you can make a donation at www.jerseyheritage.org/support 

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-18137188 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 3002 3 24 full false Royal Charters Royal Charters In this episode, our hosts are joined by Director of Archives and Collections, Linda Romeril, who talks to us about Jersey's Royal Charters.

Taking us back to 1341 and and the first Charter issued to the people of Jersey by Edward II.  Linda will explain what a Charter represents, and how they were used by the monarchy with the people of Jersey throughout our Island's history.

Further Charters from Richard II and Charles II are explored along with the story around them, what was happening at the time and why the Island's people were issued the various Charters.

You can visit an exhibition about the Royal Charters at Mont Orgueil Castle | Jersey Heritage.  Or support Jersey Archive to conserve important documents my making a donation Fundraising | Jersey Heritage.


]]> In this episode, our hosts are joined by Director of Archives and Collections, Linda Romeril, who talks to us about Jersey's Royal Charters.

Taking us back to 1341 and and the first Charter issued to the people of Jersey by Edward II.  Linda will explain what a Charter represents, and how they were used by the monarchy with the people of Jersey throughout our Island's history.

Further Charters from Richard II and Charles II are explored along with the story around them, what was happening at the time and why the Island's people were issued the various Charters.

You can visit an exhibition about the Royal Charters at Mont Orgueil Castle | Jersey Heritage.  Or support Jersey Archive to conserve important documents my making a donation Fundraising | Jersey Heritage.


]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-17923130 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100 2363 3 23 full false Our Weird and Wonderful Collection Our Weird and Wonderful Collection In today's episode, hosts Mel and Perry are joined by Rouen Ollivier, the museum registrar.  Rouen shares some insight into our weird and wonderful collection and some of the stories that accompany the items.  From the day to day elements of caring for over 750,000 items to the events which bring forward memories of times gone by.

Rouen talks about 'modern' items in the collection from Super Mario to Pokemon cards, to the 90 samplers in our textiles collection.

She also tells the story of one of the strangest items in the Jersey Heritage Collection,  framed fragment of Philip Carteret's hair. Taken from his coffin in St. Ouen's Chruch in 1869.  They also discuss more strange items dating from the 17th century called 'witches balls'.

Support our work caring for Jersey's collections by making a donation at Support | Jersey Heritage

]]> In today's episode, hosts Mel and Perry are joined by Rouen Ollivier, the museum registrar.  Rouen shares some insight into our weird and wonderful collection and some of the stories that accompany the items.  From the day to day elements of caring for over 750,000 items to the events which bring forward memories of times gone by.

Rouen talks about 'modern' items in the collection from Super Mario to Pokemon cards, to the 90 samplers in our textiles collection.

She also tells the story of one of the strangest items in the Jersey Heritage Collection,  framed fragment of Philip Carteret's hair. Taken from his coffin in St. Ouen's Chruch in 1869.  They also discuss more strange items dating from the 17th century called 'witches balls'.

Support our work caring for Jersey's collections by making a donation at Support | Jersey Heritage

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-17832295 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0100 2277 3 22 full false Behind the scenes of conservation Behind the scenes of conservation Join hosts Mel and Perry for a 'Small Island's Big Stories Session' on all things conservation and restoration.  Jersey Heritage Conservator, Harry Richards, talks about how the Conservation Team get involved in everything Jersey Heritage does, from working in the conservation lab, to preparing objects for exhibitions.

With a wide variety of work, Harry talks about some of his recent work, including restoration on a 150-year-old stuffed fox, a new object in the Jersey Heritage collection to objects owned by surrealist artist Claude Cahun.

Some of Harry's favourite moments include; carefully putting back together a 2,000 year-old amber bead which was in 40 pieces and rediscovering a glass jar full of dehydrated sea creatures. His work has also included working on a vandalised  ancient standing stone, putting it back together piece by piece so it can be returned to the landscape.

Support our conservation work by making a donation on our website Fundraising | Jersey Heritage

]]> Join hosts Mel and Perry for a 'Small Island's Big Stories Session' on all things conservation and restoration.  Jersey Heritage Conservator, Harry Richards, talks about how the Conservation Team get involved in everything Jersey Heritage does, from working in the conservation lab, to preparing objects for exhibitions.

With a wide variety of work, Harry talks about some of his recent work, including restoration on a 150-year-old stuffed fox, a new object in the Jersey Heritage collection to objects owned by surrealist artist Claude Cahun.

Some of Harry's favourite moments include; carefully putting back together a 2,000 year-old amber bead which was in 40 pieces and rediscovering a glass jar full of dehydrated sea creatures. His work has also included working on a vandalised  ancient standing stone, putting it back together piece by piece so it can be returned to the landscape.

Support our conservation work by making a donation on our website Fundraising | Jersey Heritage

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-17657815 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100 2175 3 21 full false Le Câtillon II - the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard Le Câtillon II - the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard In the latest 'Small Island Big Stories' episode, hosts  Mel and Perry are digging into the story about Le Câtillon II - the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard.  

Discovered in 2012 y by two local metal detectorists. This hoard surprised us all with its sheer size in contents.

Neil Mahrer,  Jersey Heritage's Conservator, shares his experiences of working with the hoard and the artifacts found within. 

If you've been inspired to find out more, then visit the  exhibition, ‘Searching for Jersey’s Celts’ is a story about the  Le Câtillon II – the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard.  You’ll learn what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey 2,000 years ago. 

Or read more about this amazing story on our website. The Coin Hoard Comes Home | Jersey Heritage. 

]]> In the latest 'Small Island Big Stories' episode, hosts  Mel and Perry are digging into the story about Le Câtillon II - the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard.  

Discovered in 2012 y by two local metal detectorists. This hoard surprised us all with its sheer size in contents.

Neil Mahrer,  Jersey Heritage's Conservator, shares his experiences of working with the hoard and the artifacts found within. 

If you've been inspired to find out more, then visit the  exhibition, ‘Searching for Jersey’s Celts’ is a story about the  Le Câtillon II – the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard.  You’ll learn what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey 2,000 years ago. 

Or read more about this amazing story on our website. The Coin Hoard Comes Home | Jersey Heritage. 

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-17536931 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0100 2776 3 20 full false Ancient Craft with Dr. James Dilley Ancient Craft with Dr. James Dilley In today's episode hosts, Mel and Perry are joined by Dr. James Dilley, the founder of Ancient Craft. 

James is going to be taking us on a journey of craftsmanship and living history with specific emphasis on pre-history. 

They'll discuss the ancient landscape and how this entire landscape is  hidden under the  ground, and littered with fragments of people's lives from many thousands of years ago.

Dr. Dilley talks about his origin story and what got him interested in ancient crafts, and how his work now is dedicated  towards educating and reconnecting people to their prehistoric heritage. 

Find out more about Ancient Craft here.

Visit La Hougue Bie to find out more about the Neolithic passage grave. 

Support our work by becoming a Member.

]]> In today's episode hosts, Mel and Perry are joined by Dr. James Dilley, the founder of Ancient Craft. 

James is going to be taking us on a journey of craftsmanship and living history with specific emphasis on pre-history. 

They'll discuss the ancient landscape and how this entire landscape is  hidden under the  ground, and littered with fragments of people's lives from many thousands of years ago.

Dr. Dilley talks about his origin story and what got him interested in ancient crafts, and how his work now is dedicated  towards educating and reconnecting people to their prehistoric heritage. 

Find out more about Ancient Craft here.

Visit La Hougue Bie to find out more about the Neolithic passage grave. 

Support our work by becoming a Member.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-17272480 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100 3991 3 19 full false Life after Liberation Life after Liberation In today’s episode, The Small Island Big Stories host Mel, sits in on a fascinating conversation about Island life after Liberation between Jersey writer & researcher Mark Lamerton & Lucy Layton, Exhibitions Curator at Jersey Heritage. 
Not much has been shared on what life was like for the Island of Jersey after Liberation on 9 May. Jersey had been Occupied for 5 years by German forces and Islanders had endured isolation, tensions between town and country, financial debts and fears of civil unrest. What did the road to recovery really looked like?  Both Lucy and Mark share their research.

Tune into this episode to hear all about Jersey’s long road to recovery. 

Want to find out more?  Come to Jersey Museum and visit our FREE exhibition, Life After Liberation (until end December 2025).    Life After Liberation | Jersey Heritage

]]> In today’s episode, The Small Island Big Stories host Mel, sits in on a fascinating conversation about Island life after Liberation between Jersey writer & researcher Mark Lamerton & Lucy Layton, Exhibitions Curator at Jersey Heritage. 
Not much has been shared on what life was like for the Island of Jersey after Liberation on 9 May. Jersey had been Occupied for 5 years by German forces and Islanders had endured isolation, tensions between town and country, financial debts and fears of civil unrest. What did the road to recovery really looked like?  Both Lucy and Mark share their research.

Tune into this episode to hear all about Jersey’s long road to recovery. 

Want to find out more?  Come to Jersey Museum and visit our FREE exhibition, Life After Liberation (until end December 2025).    Life After Liberation | Jersey Heritage

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-17107480 Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100 3317 3 18 full false Caroline Trachy – Paving the way for Women’s Rights Caroline Trachy – Paving the way for Women’s Rights Have you ever wondered who changed women's rights to stand for election in Jersey? In our latest episode of our ‘Small Island, Big Story Sessions’ podcast, we explore the life of Caroline Trachy, a pioneering campaigner in the quest for equality. 

You can also discover more about Caroline Trachy on our website.  

Come and visit our exhibition – ‘La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri – d’s histouaithes dé not’ Île / Being Jersey – stories of our Island‘   at the Jersey Museum which tells the story of Jersey’s unique and complex history, including the story of women's rights – this exhibition really does have something for everyone. It’s free to visit and open all year round.  You can also read about Caroline Trachy's life on our website.

Are you a Jersey heritage Member?
If not head to our website and sign up today. Your Membership unlocks the doors to all our sites, offers special discounts and benefits, but above all else it supports the important work that Jersey Heritage does to preserve and share our rich Island story. 


]]> Have you ever wondered who changed women's rights to stand for election in Jersey? In our latest episode of our ‘Small Island, Big Story Sessions’ podcast, we explore the life of Caroline Trachy, a pioneering campaigner in the quest for equality. 

You can also discover more about Caroline Trachy on our website.  

Come and visit our exhibition – ‘La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri – d’s histouaithes dé not’ Île / Being Jersey – stories of our Island‘   at the Jersey Museum which tells the story of Jersey’s unique and complex history, including the story of women's rights – this exhibition really does have something for everyone. It’s free to visit and open all year round.  You can also read about Caroline Trachy's life on our website.

Are you a Jersey heritage Member?
If not head to our website and sign up today. Your Membership unlocks the doors to all our sites, offers special discounts and benefits, but above all else it supports the important work that Jersey Heritage does to preserve and share our rich Island story. 


]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-16910280 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100 2588 3 17 full false Jersey’s Diaspora Community with Dr Mariana Pereira Jersey’s Diaspora Community with Dr Mariana Pereira In this episode, hosts Mel and Perry are joined by Dr. Mariana Pereira, who is a post-doctoral research associate at the University of York. Mariana conducts her studies at the Heritage for Global Challenges Research Centre, and during our conversation, we will be diving into the complexities of migration and how the movement of people shapes our community landscape and traditions. 
 
Dr Pereira is a researcher with Abundant Futures, a project commissioned by ArtHouse Jersey which explores food justice by highlighting knowledge and experiences of migrant communities and native populations. She will conduct interviews with project participants, gathering their perspectives on what it means to belong in a place. Dr Perreira asks 'what it means to be local', and in order to integrate with the existing community and become part of Island life, you don't need to leave your cultural identity behind.

 Follow Dr. Pereira’s work with Abundant Futures on ArtHouse Jersey’s website (https://www.arthousejersey.je/our-work/abundant-futures)

Take a closer look at the work of Jersey Heritage, a Jersey registered charity on our website.
 
A diaspora refers to a population that is scattered across regions separate from its geographic place of origin.

A diaspora refers to a population that is scattered across regions separate from its geographic place of origin

]]> In this episode, hosts Mel and Perry are joined by Dr. Mariana Pereira, who is a post-doctoral research associate at the University of York. Mariana conducts her studies at the Heritage for Global Challenges Research Centre, and during our conversation, we will be diving into the complexities of migration and how the movement of people shapes our community landscape and traditions. 
 
Dr Pereira is a researcher with Abundant Futures, a project commissioned by ArtHouse Jersey which explores food justice by highlighting knowledge and experiences of migrant communities and native populations. She will conduct interviews with project participants, gathering their perspectives on what it means to belong in a place. Dr Perreira asks 'what it means to be local', and in order to integrate with the existing community and become part of Island life, you don't need to leave your cultural identity behind.

 Follow Dr. Pereira’s work with Abundant Futures on ArtHouse Jersey’s website (https://www.arthousejersey.je/our-work/abundant-futures)

Take a closer look at the work of Jersey Heritage, a Jersey registered charity on our website.
 
A diaspora refers to a population that is scattered across regions separate from its geographic place of origin.

A diaspora refers to a population that is scattered across regions separate from its geographic place of origin

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-16723476 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 4392 3 16 full false The other side of Lillie Langtry The other side of Lillie Langtry In this episode of the *Small Island Big Story Sessions*, we're exploring the life of 'the Jersey Lillie' born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton on October 13 1853, Lillie Langtry has been famous for her acting career, her immense beauty and her presence, and often she's been talked about due to her somewhat scandalous affairs.

Today we are going to be looking at the other side of Lillie, the entrepreneur, the witty woman of London's high society, we're going to be looking at her achievements and exploring who she was as a person. 

To support our charity and our mission to tell Jersey's stories you can make a donation on our website Support | Jersey Heritage.


]]> In this episode of the *Small Island Big Story Sessions*, we're exploring the life of 'the Jersey Lillie' born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton on October 13 1853, Lillie Langtry has been famous for her acting career, her immense beauty and her presence, and often she's been talked about due to her somewhat scandalous affairs.

Today we are going to be looking at the other side of Lillie, the entrepreneur, the witty woman of London's high society, we're going to be looking at her achievements and exploring who she was as a person. 

To support our charity and our mission to tell Jersey's stories you can make a donation on our website Support | Jersey Heritage.


]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-16559833 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4066 3 15 full false The Battle of Jersey The Battle of Jersey Described as "15 minutes of mayhem" by historian Doug Ford, find out more about Jersey’s famous battle which took place in the Royal Square in St Helier, Jersey on 6 January 1781. Hosts, Mel and Perry are joined this month by Doug Ford, who’ll talk through the battle, how French forces, led by Baron de Rullecourt, landed at La Rocque in the early hours of the morning and tried to take the Island by force and how the battle was won, with the loss of Major Peirson.

If you want to discover the more of the story, then come to Jersey Museum.  The Battle of Jersey features in ‘La Terr’rie d’Jèrri’ our FREE exhibition at Jersey Museum.

Support our charity by making a donation and help us tell more stories of our Island. Fundraising | Jersey Heritage

]]> Described as "15 minutes of mayhem" by historian Doug Ford, find out more about Jersey’s famous battle which took place in the Royal Square in St Helier, Jersey on 6 January 1781. Hosts, Mel and Perry are joined this month by Doug Ford, who’ll talk through the battle, how French forces, led by Baron de Rullecourt, landed at La Rocque in the early hours of the morning and tried to take the Island by force and how the battle was won, with the loss of Major Peirson.

If you want to discover the more of the story, then come to Jersey Museum.  The Battle of Jersey features in ‘La Terr’rie d’Jèrri’ our FREE exhibition at Jersey Museum.

Support our charity by making a donation and help us tell more stories of our Island. Fundraising | Jersey Heritage

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-16388581 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 2573 3 14 full false Bouan Noué! A Community Christmas Bouan Noué! A Community Christmas In this Christmas special we will be sharing our Jèrriais roots, which explore festive Jersey traditions, to how Christmas is celebrated by our vibrant multicultural community today.  

We want to give special thanks to our fantastic guest speakers; Tracy from Jersey Heritage, Lesley Katsande, Alex Silva, Marcel Bucur & Anna Jolda 

A very special thank you also goes out to our listeners! We have loved bringing you the Small Island, Big Story sessions this year and look forward to sharing more stories with you in 2025! Don’t forget to subscribe!

Support Jersey Heritage in 2025 by becoming a Member or if you have time, consider volunteering!  Find out more here.

]]> In this Christmas special we will be sharing our Jèrriais roots, which explore festive Jersey traditions, to how Christmas is celebrated by our vibrant multicultural community today.  

We want to give special thanks to our fantastic guest speakers; Tracy from Jersey Heritage, Lesley Katsande, Alex Silva, Marcel Bucur & Anna Jolda 

A very special thank you also goes out to our listeners! We have loved bringing you the Small Island, Big Story sessions this year and look forward to sharing more stories with you in 2025! Don’t forget to subscribe!

Support Jersey Heritage in 2025 by becoming a Member or if you have time, consider volunteering!  Find out more here.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-16260525 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 4129 3 13 full false The Prince and the Poisoner The Prince and the Poisoner In the latest episode of our ‘Small Island, Big Story Sessions’ podcast, hosts Mel and Perry are joined by Dan Morrison, author of 'The Prince and the Poisoner'. When Dan visited Jersey recently, he came on the podcast to tell us about a murder in 1930s India that rocked the Raj and how the investigation was linked to Jersey through Deputy Police Commissioner E. Henry Le Brocq, who was in charge of Calcutta’s detective department.

Dan is a former New York crime reporter and currently deputy world editor at ‘USA Today’, shares his research into this fascinating story with a Jersey connection, and how he stumbled across it whilst researching something completely different.

Discover your family history with Jersey Heritage, it's easy to get started visit our website to find out more Jersey Archive | Jersey Heritage.

]]> In the latest episode of our ‘Small Island, Big Story Sessions’ podcast, hosts Mel and Perry are joined by Dan Morrison, author of 'The Prince and the Poisoner'. When Dan visited Jersey recently, he came on the podcast to tell us about a murder in 1930s India that rocked the Raj and how the investigation was linked to Jersey through Deputy Police Commissioner E. Henry Le Brocq, who was in charge of Calcutta’s detective department.

Dan is a former New York crime reporter and currently deputy world editor at ‘USA Today’, shares his research into this fascinating story with a Jersey connection, and how he stumbled across it whilst researching something completely different.

Discover your family history with Jersey Heritage, it's easy to get started visit our website to find out more Jersey Archive | Jersey Heritage.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-16017786 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 3058 3 12 full false Girls don’t Surf with Arlene Maltman Girls don’t Surf with Arlene Maltman In this episode Mel and Perry welcome Jersey's very own British and European surf champion, Arlene Maltman. Arlene shares her incredible story of being a female surfer in a male dominated sport.

Mel and Perry will talk about the heritage of surfing in Jersey, how the names of surf spots have become part of our intangible cultural heritage and how surfing has put Jersey on the map.

Arlene shares how people's attitudes to women in the sport has changed and how the industry supporting women surfing has developed.  She also shares her memories of Jersey as a European hotspot for surfing culture.

So grab your board and join Mel, Perry and Arlene for a surf through history.

We’re asking practitioners, community groups or ICH champions to share their traditions, language, knowledge, habits, beliefs and customs to create a list of the Island’s intangible cultural heritage.  Share your stories by visiting our website.  ICH | Jersey Heritage


]]> In this episode Mel and Perry welcome Jersey's very own British and European surf champion, Arlene Maltman. Arlene shares her incredible story of being a female surfer in a male dominated sport.

Mel and Perry will talk about the heritage of surfing in Jersey, how the names of surf spots have become part of our intangible cultural heritage and how surfing has put Jersey on the map.

Arlene shares how people's attitudes to women in the sport has changed and how the industry supporting women surfing has developed.  She also shares her memories of Jersey as a European hotspot for surfing culture.

So grab your board and join Mel, Perry and Arlene for a surf through history.

We’re asking practitioners, community groups or ICH champions to share their traditions, language, knowledge, habits, beliefs and customs to create a list of the Island’s intangible cultural heritage.  Share your stories by visiting our website.  ICH | Jersey Heritage


]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-15855789 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0100 4455 3 11 full false Our Queer Channel Islands Our Queer Channel Islands How would you feel if your sexuality was illegal? How would you form relationships?  Where would you go and what would you do? Hosts Mel and Perry read between the lines of the LGBTQ+ history in the Channel Islands. They speak to Vic Tanner Davy who'll be sharing some the stories of interesting characters, the challenges they faced and the history of legislation that make life difficult for them.

Vic Tanner Davy is Head of Programmes for Jersey Heritage and ex-CEO of Liberate a charity focussed on equality, diversity and inclusion across the Channel Islands. He has delivered hundreds of training sessions and public speaking engagements on its behalf, educating and engaging with people on the subject of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Support the work of Jersey Heritage in telling the Island's stories by becoming a Member. 

]]> How would you feel if your sexuality was illegal? How would you form relationships?  Where would you go and what would you do? Hosts Mel and Perry read between the lines of the LGBTQ+ history in the Channel Islands. They speak to Vic Tanner Davy who'll be sharing some the stories of interesting characters, the challenges they faced and the history of legislation that make life difficult for them.

Vic Tanner Davy is Head of Programmes for Jersey Heritage and ex-CEO of Liberate a charity focussed on equality, diversity and inclusion across the Channel Islands. He has delivered hundreds of training sessions and public speaking engagements on its behalf, educating and engaging with people on the subject of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Support the work of Jersey Heritage in telling the Island's stories by becoming a Member. 

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-15581215 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0100 4451 3 10 full false Lost dolmen of La Coupe Lost dolmen of La Coupe In today's episode, we are going to be exploring the lost dolmen of La Coupe, a series of ancient stones on the sea shore in Jersey, that have given local archaeologists and geologists much to deliberate.

Are these stone just a jumbled mass on the sea shore, or are they actually a megalithic monument?  If so, how did they get there?  Where they carefully placed there in prehistoric times or did coastal erosion mean they tumbled from a hill top near by? 

Join hosts Mel and Perry with special guest Paul Chambers, Head of the Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark project, to discuss the mystery surround the lost dolmen. Find out why we call these megalithic structures are called dolmen in Jersey (an incorrect term) and the prehistoric origins of Jersey.

Paul also talks about the Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark project, an Island-wide initiative to become a Geopark.

To find out more about the Geopark project visit the Jersey Island Geopark website.

You can read more about the Igneous Origins of Jersey on the Jersey Heritage website. 

To support Jersey Heritage, become a Member or make a donation here.


]]> In today's episode, we are going to be exploring the lost dolmen of La Coupe, a series of ancient stones on the sea shore in Jersey, that have given local archaeologists and geologists much to deliberate.

Are these stone just a jumbled mass on the sea shore, or are they actually a megalithic monument?  If so, how did they get there?  Where they carefully placed there in prehistoric times or did coastal erosion mean they tumbled from a hill top near by? 

Join hosts Mel and Perry with special guest Paul Chambers, Head of the Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark project, to discuss the mystery surround the lost dolmen. Find out why we call these megalithic structures are called dolmen in Jersey (an incorrect term) and the prehistoric origins of Jersey.

Paul also talks about the Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark project, an Island-wide initiative to become a Geopark.

To find out more about the Geopark project visit the Jersey Island Geopark website.

You can read more about the Igneous Origins of Jersey on the Jersey Heritage website. 

To support Jersey Heritage, become a Member or make a donation here.


]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-15390605 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100 2192 3 9 full false Food History with food historian Annie Gray Food History with food historian Annie Gray From conger soup to pigeon pie, and everything in between.  Mel and Perry are joined by food historian, Dr Annie Gray.  Taking a tour through food from preparation to digestion, the pod takes you back through the history of food, how recipes have developed throughout the years with the introduction of new ingredients and how we eat food now.  This is a mouth watering episode of The Small Island, Big Story Sessions. 

Annie works across TV and radio, and has been the resident food historian on BBC Radio 4’s award-winning culinary panel show, The Kitchen Cabinet since its inception in 2012.

If this pod inspires you to find out more about Jersey's food history, come to Jersey Museum and visit our Bouan Appétit! exhibition. 

You can support our charity by becoming a Jersey Heritage Member. 


]]> From conger soup to pigeon pie, and everything in between.  Mel and Perry are joined by food historian, Dr Annie Gray.  Taking a tour through food from preparation to digestion, the pod takes you back through the history of food, how recipes have developed throughout the years with the introduction of new ingredients and how we eat food now.  This is a mouth watering episode of The Small Island, Big Story Sessions. 

Annie works across TV and radio, and has been the resident food historian on BBC Radio 4’s award-winning culinary panel show, The Kitchen Cabinet since its inception in 2012.

If this pod inspires you to find out more about Jersey's food history, come to Jersey Museum and visit our Bouan Appétit! exhibition. 

You can support our charity by becoming a Jersey Heritage Member. 


]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-15340737 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0100 4298 3 8 full false Executioners and Executed Executioners and Executed Join Mel and Perry as they talk to Director of Archives and Collections, Linda Romeril, about a list people who were executed and the executioners themselves- a document that covers crimes and executions of the 14th – 18th centuries.  Who were the executioners and who were they executing and why? 

This podcast episode contains discussions on sensitive topics which could be distressing to some listeners.

The Executioners List is held at Jersey Archive.  If you'd like to discover the history of Jersey then become a Member.  If you'd like to start your own research project, subscribe to our Archives and Collections online.

]]> Join Mel and Perry as they talk to Director of Archives and Collections, Linda Romeril, about a list people who were executed and the executioners themselves- a document that covers crimes and executions of the 14th – 18th centuries.  Who were the executioners and who were they executing and why? 

This podcast episode contains discussions on sensitive topics which could be distressing to some listeners.

The Executioners List is held at Jersey Archive.  If you'd like to discover the history of Jersey then become a Member.  If you'd like to start your own research project, subscribe to our Archives and Collections online.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-15203611 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100 2060 3 7 full true Shipwrecks of the Channel Islands Shipwrecks of the Channel Islands In today's episode, we are going to be diving into jersey's rich maritime history. We'll be focusing on the shipwrecks of the Channel Islands with local historian and former Jersey heritage curator, Doug Ford.  We'll be sharing stories of life at sea and the perils of navigating our treacherous waters which take us into darker stories of cannibalism and survival.


Support our charity by becoming a Jersey Heritage Member, why not visit the Maritime Museum in St Helier and join as a Member at the same time.  Jersey Heritage: Discover Our Island Story.

]]> In today's episode, we are going to be diving into jersey's rich maritime history. We'll be focusing on the shipwrecks of the Channel Islands with local historian and former Jersey heritage curator, Doug Ford.  We'll be sharing stories of life at sea and the perils of navigating our treacherous waters which take us into darker stories of cannibalism and survival.


Support our charity by becoming a Jersey Heritage Member, why not visit the Maritime Museum in St Helier and join as a Member at the same time.  Jersey Heritage: Discover Our Island Story.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-14953704 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0100 2042 3 6 full false Working in a Cold War Bunker Working in a Cold War Bunker In today's episode, Mel and Perry are going to be talking to Paul Lister, he'll be sharing first hand experience of what it was like to work in a Cold War bunker here in Jersey. Hidden in a street in the heart of St. Heller, this Jersey Command Center was used to pass and receive messages of potential nuclear fallout around the UK and Europe. We are really lucky today to be joined by Paul Lister, who worked in the Cold War Bunker in the late 1980s.

If you'd like to visit the Cold War bunker in Jersey then you can find out how on our website Cold War Bunker | Jersey Heritage.

If you'd  like to support our work, telling the Island's stories, please consider supporting us through Membership or a donation.  Support | Jersey Heritage

]]> In today's episode, Mel and Perry are going to be talking to Paul Lister, he'll be sharing first hand experience of what it was like to work in a Cold War bunker here in Jersey. Hidden in a street in the heart of St. Heller, this Jersey Command Center was used to pass and receive messages of potential nuclear fallout around the UK and Europe. We are really lucky today to be joined by Paul Lister, who worked in the Cold War Bunker in the late 1980s.

If you'd like to visit the Cold War bunker in Jersey then you can find out how on our website Cold War Bunker | Jersey Heritage.

If you'd  like to support our work, telling the Island's stories, please consider supporting us through Membership or a donation.  Support | Jersey Heritage

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-14645337 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 1988 3 5 full false The Jersey James Bond The Jersey James Bond Join Mel and Perry as they talk to Harry Le Feuvre, Digital Access Manager at Jersey Archive.  Harry will be sharing his research into the fascinating lives into Kenneth and Kathleen Le Sueur  their collection of letters and photographs encompass their tales of distance travel, romance and possible espionage!

If you are enjoying the Small Island, Big Story Sessions then consider supporting Jersey Heritage by becoming a Member.  Your support will help us to continue to tell the Island's stories.  Find out more on becoming a supporter on our website jerseyheritage.org 

]]> Join Mel and Perry as they talk to Harry Le Feuvre, Digital Access Manager at Jersey Archive.  Harry will be sharing his research into the fascinating lives into Kenneth and Kathleen Le Sueur  their collection of letters and photographs encompass their tales of distance travel, romance and possible espionage!

If you are enjoying the Small Island, Big Story Sessions then consider supporting Jersey Heritage by becoming a Member.  Your support will help us to continue to tell the Island's stories.  Find out more on becoming a supporter on our website jerseyheritage.org 

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-14485509 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2311 3 4 full false Language and links to the calendar year of festivals, celebrations and traditions Language and links to the calendar year of festivals, celebrations and traditions How does Jersey's native language,  Jèrriais,  link to the Island's festivals, celebrations and traditions.  Starting in January  in the depths of winter we take a look at the calendar year from old Christmas day, to 'quarter days' such as Michalmas.   Mel and Perry are joined once more by Geraint Jennings, Jèrriais Promotions Officer and take a tour around the year and find out why St Brelade parishioners are 'caterpillars' and people from St Helier had the runs!  

If you've been inspired to find out more about Jersey's Heritage, take a look at our website for details on becoming a Member, undertaking your own research or visiting a Jersey Heritage site.  www.jerseyheritage.org

]]> How does Jersey's native language,  Jèrriais,  link to the Island's festivals, celebrations and traditions.  Starting in January  in the depths of winter we take a look at the calendar year from old Christmas day, to 'quarter days' such as Michalmas.   Mel and Perry are joined once more by Geraint Jennings, Jèrriais Promotions Officer and take a tour around the year and find out why St Brelade parishioners are 'caterpillars' and people from St Helier had the runs!  

If you've been inspired to find out more about Jersey's Heritage, take a look at our website for details on becoming a Member, undertaking your own research or visiting a Jersey Heritage site.  www.jerseyheritage.org

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-14164952 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3292 3 3 full false Jersey's native language and its links to folklore Jersey's native language and its links to folklore Join Perry and Mel as they take a  journey through the Island's native language, Jèrriais, and its links to Jersey's folklore.  From 'black dogs' to 'water spirits', Jèrriais plays a key role in how the Island's superstitions and tales have been shared and retold throughout generations.  They are joined by Jersey Heritage's  Jèrriais Promotions Manager, Geraint Jennings.

Support Jersey Heritage's charitable work to tell the Island's stories by becoming a Jersey Heritage Member, find out more here Membership. 

]]> Join Perry and Mel as they take a  journey through the Island's native language, Jèrriais, and its links to Jersey's folklore.  From 'black dogs' to 'water spirits', Jèrriais plays a key role in how the Island's superstitions and tales have been shared and retold throughout generations.  They are joined by Jersey Heritage's  Jèrriais Promotions Manager, Geraint Jennings.

Support Jersey Heritage's charitable work to tell the Island's stories by becoming a Jersey Heritage Member, find out more here Membership. 

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-13841950 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0100 2730 3 2 full false Witch trials of Jersey, Channel Islands Witch trials of Jersey, Channel Islands Did you know that Jersey was considered the witch hunting capital of Atlantic Europe?
Mel and Perry look at Jersey Archive documents and explore how public beliefs of witchcraft turned into moral panic and  prosecution.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work telling the Island's story.  Visit our website for details.

]]> Did you know that Jersey was considered the witch hunting capital of Atlantic Europe?
Mel and Perry look at Jersey Archive documents and explore how public beliefs of witchcraft turned into moral panic and  prosecution.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work telling the Island's story.  Visit our website for details.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-13575464 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0100 2808 3 1 full false Exploring Jersey’s links to transatlantic slavery. Episode 3 Exploring Jersey’s links to transatlantic slavery. Episode 3 Martin Toft of the Société Jersiaise describes how archival research inspired him to travel to Brazil and Belize to discover more about Jersey’s links to the slave trade.  Find out more in our Trade Roots exhibition, now on at Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House. 

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Martin Toft of the Société Jersiaise describes how archival research inspired him to travel to Brazil and Belize to discover more about Jersey’s links to the slave trade.  Find out more in our Trade Roots exhibition, now on at Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House. 

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-12021663 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 1221 2 3 full false Exploring Jersey’s links to transatlantic slavery. Episode 2 Exploring Jersey’s links to transatlantic slavery. Episode 2 Keith McClelland of the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery discusses the evidence for Channel Islanders’ involvement in the slave trade.     Find out more in our Trade Roots exhibition, now on at Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Keith McClelland of the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery discusses the evidence for Channel Islanders’ involvement in the slave trade.     Find out more in our Trade Roots exhibition, now on at Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-12021640 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1367 2 2 full false Exploring Jersey’s links to transatlantic slavery. Episode 1 Exploring Jersey’s links to transatlantic slavery. Episode 1 Professor Brycchan Carey of Northumbria University discusses 200 years of silence on the subject and encourages us all to question the past.

 Find out more in our Trade Roots exhibition, now on at Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Professor Brycchan Carey of Northumbria University discusses 200 years of silence on the subject and encourages us all to question the past.

 Find out more in our Trade Roots exhibition, now on at Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-12021613 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1705 2 1 full false Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore Discover the incredible love story of Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, and their daring resistance work during the Occupation.

Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer. She is best known today for her surreal self-portrait photographs which show her dressed as different characters. Cahun questioned the accepted status-quo, particularly the position of women, through her art and in the way she lived her life.  Visit our website to keep reading.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Discover the incredible love story of Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, and their daring resistance work during the Occupation.

Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer. She is best known today for her surreal self-portrait photographs which show her dressed as different characters. Cahun questioned the accepted status-quo, particularly the position of women, through her art and in the way she lived her life.  Visit our website to keep reading.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-9983395 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000 1310 1 6 full false Seymour Tower Seymour Tower Explore the story of Seymour Tower and the magnificent wetlands site in which it stands, a mile off Jersey’s south-east coast.   Find out more about the history of Seymour Tower or why not stay at the Tower yourself?  Take a look at our website for details. 

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Explore the story of Seymour Tower and the magnificent wetlands site in which it stands, a mile off Jersey’s south-east coast.   Find out more about the history of Seymour Tower or why not stay at the Tower yourself?  Take a look at our website for details. 

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-9898632 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1329 1 5 full false The Historic Fleet The Historic Fleet This Heritage Podcast explores the story of Howard D, Jersey’s first motor lifeboat, and the rest of the historic fleet on display outside the Maritime Museum.  Come and explore the Maritime Museum yourself, take a look at our website for opening times.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work telling the Island's story.  Visit our website for details.

]]> This Heritage Podcast explores the story of Howard D, Jersey’s first motor lifeboat, and the rest of the historic fleet on display outside the Maritime Museum.  Come and explore the Maritime Museum yourself, take a look at our website for opening times.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work telling the Island's story.  Visit our website for details.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-9858820 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 979 1 4 full false Jersey Archive Jersey Archive Step behind the scenes at Jersey Archive and explore fascinating stories from the collection of  Aliens Registration Cards. From Breton farm workers to South American piano teachers, Jersey was a surprisingly international community in the 1920s when these immigration cards were created.

Jersey Archive is the Island’s national repository holding archival material from public institutions as well as private businesses and individuals. Winner of 'Record Keeping Service of the Year’ in the Archives and Records Association (ARA) Excellence Awards 2023.  You can visit Jersey Archive for free or use our Archive and Collections online resources for a subcription fee. Visit our website to find our more.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work telling the Island's story.  Visit our website for details.

]]> Step behind the scenes at Jersey Archive and explore fascinating stories from the collection of  Aliens Registration Cards. From Breton farm workers to South American piano teachers, Jersey was a surprisingly international community in the 1920s when these immigration cards were created.

Jersey Archive is the Island’s national repository holding archival material from public institutions as well as private businesses and individuals. Winner of 'Record Keeping Service of the Year’ in the Archives and Records Association (ARA) Excellence Awards 2023.  You can visit Jersey Archive for free or use our Archive and Collections online resources for a subcription fee. Visit our website to find our more.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work telling the Island's story.  Visit our website for details.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-7271692 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1013 1 3 full false Radio Tower Radio Tower Discover the history of the landmark Radio Tower that stands high on the cliffs at La Corbiere overlooking the lighthouse and Jersey’s dramatic south-west coastline. What were the many challenges of converting this concrete German tower into a unique holiday home?

Set on a clifftop overlooking Corbière lighthouse on Jersey’s south-west tip, the Radio Tower provides stunning self-catering accommodation over six floors and boasts a jaw-dropping 360-degree view from the lounge. Built during the Second World War by German Occupying Forces, the Tower has been sympathetically restored in a German modernist style.  Want to stay in Radio Tower?  Visit our website for details.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work telling the Island's story.  Visit our website for details.

]]> Discover the history of the landmark Radio Tower that stands high on the cliffs at La Corbiere overlooking the lighthouse and Jersey’s dramatic south-west coastline. What were the many challenges of converting this concrete German tower into a unique holiday home?

Set on a clifftop overlooking Corbière lighthouse on Jersey’s south-west tip, the Radio Tower provides stunning self-catering accommodation over six floors and boasts a jaw-dropping 360-degree view from the lounge. Built during the Second World War by German Occupying Forces, the Tower has been sympathetically restored in a German modernist style.  Want to stay in Radio Tower?  Visit our website for details.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work telling the Island's story.  Visit our website for details.

]]> Jersey Heritage Buzzsprout-7271683 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000 902 1 2 full false Jersey's Cold War Bunker Jersey's Cold War Bunker Uncover the secrets of Jersey’s Cold War Bunker with some of the people who worked there in the 1980s. They describe its operation role and share their memories of the fateful night in 1986 when the Chernobyl accident threatened to turn a nuclear nightmare into reality.   

Want to explore the Cold War Bunker yourself.  Visit our website for details.

Become a Jersey Heritage Member and support our work to tell the Island's story.  Find out more on our website.

]]> Uncover the secrets of Jersey’s Cold War Bunker with some of the people who worked there in the 1980s. They describe its operation role and share their memories of the fateful night in 1986 when the Chernobyl accident threatened to turn a nuclear nightmare into reality.   

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