Hamptonne Country Life is a museum and a part of Jersey Heritage. It explores rural life on the island and even has an apple orchard which is used for cider making. Some farm animals are even kept there, like lambs, piglets, calves, sheep and chickens.
Hamptonne Museum has 3 main buildings, named after the families that lived in them (Langlois, Hamptonne and Syvret) each from different periods in time, giving a glimpse into life for these islanders. Syvret house is fully furnished and gives insight to the experience of islanders during the occupation.
There are also several characters who come in to participate in Living history, reenacting behaviours from the time. For example sewing or spinning using traditional methods, as a way to keep old traditions alive. Many also wear clothing from the era they are reenacting to create a more immersive experience.
Life was difficult for farmers and Hamptonne museum documents the progression of equipment and techniques as well as living conditions. They also have the granite apple crusher on display, illustrating how the drink was made all those years ago.
Tom Kennedy is a Jersey born photographer and film maker, who runs the company Little River Pictures with his wife. They are responsible for photographing a lot of the living history seen at Hamptonne. His style is influenced by 17th century painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer, with his work highly focusing on the art of the light.