History
Hamptonne was previously used by 15th century farmers and royals as a farm and housing complex with several buildings from different time periods. It’s name comes one of it’s previous owners “Laurens Hamptonne” who was given permission to rebuild the ‘Colombier’ – a Dovecote – by King Charles II. King Charles also gifted Hamptonne multiple grants for its aid to him during the English Civil War.
Information
Hamptonne today is a museum which provides an insight into the lives of 15th Century farmers and the culture of Jersey at the time, live performers/actors portray the lives and activities of those people, providing an immersive and informative experience. The ‘Hampton Cider Festival’ is an annual event which takes place at the old farm, where people can watch its cider press at work, enjoy traditional food and music, as well as Cider Testing from local and foreign sources. Hamptonne is a Jersey Heritage site, meaning is also used as a wedding venue, as well as tours and trails, giving the old farm life and meaning on the small island. There is also a Cider apple orchard to visit, a local bakery, a children’s playground and an animal farm so all ages can experience the site.
Below is a Link to the Jersey Heritage Website, on the page detailing Hamptonne:
https://www.jerseyheritage.org/explore/find-a-place-to-visit/hamptonne-country-life-museum/
The Characters
At Hamptonne, multiple performers often act as people who lived in the times of Hamptonne’s use as a farm/house. These include characters such as Spinning ladies, Goodwife, Blacksmith and other ancient depictions.
Methods of Recording History – Tom Kennedy
Tom Kennedy is a local Jersey photographer who has documented Jersey’s Heritage sites with his wife Annigna Kennedy. Their works capture what life would have been like in Jersey’s older times through their respective skills. When documenting Jersey’s Heritage sites, Kennedy prefers to use natural light from windows, candles, etc… to make the image as believable and immersive as possible.
