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How the Jersey islanders kept in touch with what was going on in England
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How the Jersey islanders kept in touch with what was going on in England
How the Jersey islanders kept in touch with what was going on in England. Although he Germans confiscated all radio sets and threatened severe penalties to anyone listening to the BBC home made receivers constructed from all types of odds and ends were used. Our picture shows Miss Barbara Drouin of Saint Helier, Jersey, with an oxo tin crystal set which she and her family listened to British broadcasts. June 1945
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Saint Helier
Jersey
Media ID 21898241
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In this print from June 1945, we catch a glimpse of how the resilient islanders of Jersey managed to stay connected with the events unfolding in England during World War II. Despite the Germans confiscating all radio sets and imposing severe penalties for listening to BBC broadcasts, the ingenious locals found a way to overcome these restrictions. Meet Miss Barbara Drouin of Saint Helier, Jersey, who stands proudly beside her family's homemade receiver constructed from various odds and ends. In her hands rests an oxo tin crystal set that became their lifeline to British news and updates. This resourceful contraption allowed them to tune into vital broadcasts amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. The Channel Isles were no stranger to conflict during this tumultuous period in history. Yet, against all odds, these determined islanders refused to let adversity silence their connection with the outside world. Their ingenuity shines through as they ingeniously crafted devices like Miss Drouin's crystal set using whatever materials they could find. This poignant image serves as a testament not only to human resilience but also highlights the unwavering spirit of those living on Jersey Island during World War II. It reminds us that even in times of darkness and oppression, hope can be found through innovation and determination—a reminder that resonates far beyond its historical context.
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