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The dates of a series of talks celebrating the stories of behind historic homes across the island have been announced... but which properties have made the list?
The 'Your Home, Your Story' project will see the Jersey Archive team researching a variety of properties across the island, the history of their surrounding neighbourhood and the people who lived there.
The locations were chosen following an enthusiastic response from the community at the end of last year after islanders were asked to nominate their home to be researched for the project.
The first talk about homes is on Saturday 18 March, following initial talks about newly-opened records in January, and about new pieces added to the Jersey Heritage collections during 2022 in February.
Pictured: Les Quennevais in 1964, one of the areas that will be covered as part of the 'Your Homes, Your Story project'.
The first talk will focus on house history in general and there will also be an opportunity for anyone interested in researching their home to book a one-to-one session with a member of Archive staff.
The following months will cover homes in different parts of the Island, such as Les Quennevais, Boulivot, Bellozanne Valley, St Peter’s Village and the area between Egypt and Ebenezer.
Pictured: Over 150 application from Islanders were received for the 'Your Home, Your Story' project.
Antony Gibb, Principal of Antony Gibb Historic Buildings Consultants, who are sponsoring the project, said: “We’re really pleased to be sponsoring this programme of research this year.
"I think it will throw up some fascinating details. I’m certain what is discovered will underline why living in a house with history is so rewarding."
Stuart Nicolle, Jersey Heritage’s Senior Archivist, said: “We were overwhelmed by the fantastic response from the community towards discovering more about their house history and the area in which they live."
18 March – House History Talk and Research Morning
15 April – Les Quennevais' Story
20 May – Pontac to St Clement's Church's Story
17 June – Boulivot's Story
15 July – Bellozanne Valley and Tower Road's Story
19 August – YBetween Egypt and Ebenezer's Story
16 September – Your Home, Trodez's Story
21 October – Your Home, St Catherine and Fliquet's Story
18 November – Your Home, St Peter's Village's Story
16 December – Tours of Jersey Archive
Pictured top: A postcard of St Peter's Village from 1927.
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