Jersey Heritage Podcast

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Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.

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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.

27 min
12/17/2025

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.

37 min
12/01/2025

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.

1h 6m
11/05/2025

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

50 min
09/30/2025

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.

39 min
09/12/2025

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

38 min
08/12/2025

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

36 min
07/21/2025

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.

46 min

Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.

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Jersey Heritage
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

36
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Clean
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