Meet Beryl Pinel at Hamptonne

Hear about life in rural Jersey during the Occupation years of the Second World War.

In 1943, Hamptonne was partially requisitioned by German troops. The Pinel family remained as tenant farmers, playing a vital role in maintaining food supplies for the Jersey community, and the German troops. Beryl embodied resourcefulness and determination. Her unwavering resilience ensured that despite the hardships, her family and others reliant on Hamptonne continued to receive vital sustenance. With imported goods scarce and rationing a constant strain, farmers like the Pinels had to adapt to an environment where every crop, every egg and every piece of livestock carried heightened importance.