Jersey Heritage Podcast
Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.
Episodes
39 episodes
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 F...
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...
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 lif...
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...
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 A...
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 ti...
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 t...
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.&nbs...
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 elem...
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 ...
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 s...
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.
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.&...
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 equalit...
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 conv...
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 prese...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 heritag...
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 Tanne...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...