Meet Beryl Pinel and hear about life in 1943 when Hamptonne was partially requisitioned by German troops during the Occupation. 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.
Meet Beryl Pinel every Thursday from 10am to 4pm
If meeting Beryl Pinel is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
