Hamptonne Museum is an insight into the rural life carried on in Jersey for centuries. Dating back to the 15th Century the house and farm are perfect for discovering the rural history of Jersey.
Explore the different houses which make up Hamptonne, find out more about Jersey’s history of cider making in the cider barn and wander through the cider apple orchard and meet the Hamptonne calves, lambs, chickens and piglets in the traditional farmstead.
Discover Syvret House, a decorated and furnished farmhouse gives a unique window into 1940s rural life, including; agricultural traditions, day-to-day family life, language, religion and the experience of the German Occupation.
The Hamptonne farm is named after Laurens Hamptonne, who purchased it in 1633. The property is also called “La Patente”, and the name of a road passing through it is also the same after it was granted a patent authorization.
Richard Langlois, the owner in 1445, was awarded to Laurens Hamptonne by King Charles II in 1649. Royal patents are granted to those who provide specific services to the monarch or close relatives.
In Hampton’s case, this was due to his loyalty to the royalist cause during the English Civil War, when he was a viscount or executive officer of the Royal Court of Jersey.
It was in this role that Hampton made a famous announcement on February 17, 1649 in the Royal Plaza of Saint Helier. After the news of Charles I’s execution spread to the island, he declared Charles II as king.
Tom Kennedy- Photographer
Click on the link to find out more about Tom Kennedy and his professional practice as a photographer and film-maker.
As Tom discussed with us on the visit…he is influenced by “painting with light” and the Dutch Masters paintings of the 17th Century including such masters as Rembrandt and Vermeer.