Jersey Heritage Podcast

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Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.

  1. APR 30

    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.

    1h 5m

  2. MAR 30

    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.

    51 min

  3. FEB 23

    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.

    22 min

  4. FEB 3

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.

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  • Creator
    Jersey Heritage
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Jersey Heritage Podcast
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