Meet Beryl Pinel at Hamptonne

The Pinel family remained as tenant farmers, playing a vital role in maintaining food supplies for the Jersey community, and the German troops.

Farming under Occupation was no small feat. The German forces imposed strict controls, which included the requisition of livestock, equipment, and harvested crops. 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.

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.