The History Islands

By Paul Darroch

Immersive history, legends and myths from Jersey in the Channel Islands.... more

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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

The History Islands episodes:

November 21, 2022 The Fall: A Medieval Legend
This story is based upon one of Jersey's most mysterious and ancient myths. It opens at the Rock of Execution, in St Martin's Parish, in the winter of 1251. When the dawn drowned out the stars, Geffray knew he was about to die.
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9min
April 25, 2022 The Legend of La Planche
An ancient Jersey legend, of the lost bridge to Normandy that was swallowed by the waves. This is the story of a drowned world.
The seabed at low tide is treacherous even today; an experienced guide is essential.
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12min
February 14, 2022 Wreckers of Winter Night
Winter had fallen hard upon Jersey. As the red sun collapsed below the western horizon, the sky was smeared with blood. Wreckers of Winter Night is based on a legend first recorded in the nineteenth century, but which dates from an earlier, darker age.
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12min

FAQs about The History Islands:

How many episodes does The History Islands have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.