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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 a...

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 bunk...

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 I...

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...

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 Mem...

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.