In this episode, our hosts are joined by Director of Archives and Collections, Linda Romeril, who talks to us about Jersey's Royal Charters.
Taking us back to 1341 and and the first Charter issued to the people of Jersey by Edward II. Linda will explain what a Charter represents, and how they were used by the monarchy with the people of Jersey throughout our Island's history.
Further Charters from Richard II and Charles II are explored along with the story around them, what was happening at the time and why the Island's people were issued the various Charters.
You can visit an exhibition about the Royal Charters at Mont Orgueil Castle | Jersey Heritage. Or support Jersey Archive to conserve important documents my making a donation Fundraising | Jersey Heritage.
