Family friendly | History & Heritage
Meet Olive Syvret at Hamptonne
Olive Syvret provides a fascinating glimpse into life under the German Occupation during the Second World War. At the moment of Occupation, Olive and her husband chose to stay behind on the farm, demonstrating resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. Uncover Olive’s captivating stories and profound insights into rural life
- Seasonal opening
Price: £9.95 - £14.95
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With limited supplies, food management became an art of creativity. Olive had to devise recipes that maximised the use of available ingredients, such as root vegetables, foraged items or whatever could be grown on the farm. Listen to Olive’s tales and insights into rural Jersey life during the challenging five years of Occupation.
- May:
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5th May 2025
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7th May 2025
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11th May 2025
- June:
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22nd June 2025
- July:
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6th July 2025
- August:
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3rd August 2025
- September:
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7th September 2025
We are open:
May, June, July, August, September
- Family friendly
Location
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
La Rue de la Patente
Jersey
St. Lawrence
JE3 1HS
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