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
Jersey Heritage Podcast
Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.
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