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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'Unique' contract from 1397 returned to Jersey
A family contract dating back to the 14th Century has become one of the earliest records held in Jersey's public archives. The de Gruchy-Pallot family papers were transferred to the archive at the family's request from the University of Alberta in Canada. The collection, which documents the life of Charles and Annie Pallot (née Giffard) and their six children, includes an inheritance contract that has been dated to 1397. Jersey Heritage archivist Jane de Gruchy, who is also a distant relative of the family, said: "We are absolutely delighted that this unique and important family collection has returned home to Jersey after so many years." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Jersey Heritage said the collection first came to its attention when Herb Reynolds, a Canadian descendant of the Pallots, contacted the archive last year. His family had emigrated to Canada with a number of documents relating to the Pallot, de Gruchy and Giffard families in Jersey. In the 1970s they were donated to the University of Alberta alongside more recent family material relating to Canada. Other highlights from the collection include the 1502 will of Mathieu de Gruchy of Trinity, records relating to Adèle Haarseth, nee Pallot, from her military nursing career, a biography of the three Pallot brothers' time as pioneer settlers in Canada in the 1900s and correspondence that gives a "vivid sense of the gathering of the clouds before the Second World War and the Occupation". Mr Reynolds said the family was encouraged to return the collection to the island after meeting Jersey historian Guy Dixon, who has researched the de Gruchy family. He said it led his family to understand their history and "ignited our interest in returning the records to Jersey where we feel they will be better cared for and appreciated". Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to New devices provide virtual tour for heritage site Heritage releases historical Jersey records Jersey Heritage
BBC News
05-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Jersey Archive: Contract from 14th Century returned by Canada
A family contract dating back to the 14th Century has become one of the earliest records held in Jersey's public de Gruchy-Pallot family papers were transferred to the archive at the family's request from the University of Alberta in collection, which documents the life of Charles and Annie Pallot (née Giffard) and their six children, includes an inheritance contract that has been dated to Heritage archivist Jane de Gruchy, who is also a distant relative of the family, said: "We are absolutely delighted that this unique and important family collection has returned home to Jersey after so many years." Jersey Heritage said the collection first came to its attention when Herb Reynolds, a Canadian descendant of the Pallots, contacted the archive last family had emigrated to Canada with a number of documents relating to the Pallot, de Gruchy and Giffard families in the 1970s they were donated to the University of Alberta alongside more recent family material relating to Canada. 'Gathering clouds' Other highlights from the collection include the 1502 will of Mathieu de Gruchy of Trinity, records relating to Adèle Haarseth, nee Pallot, from her military nursing career, a biography of the three Pallot brothers' time as pioneer settlers in Canada in the 1900s and correspondence that gives a "vivid sense of the gathering of the clouds before the Second World War and the Occupation".Mr Reynolds said the family was encouraged to return the collection to the island after meeting Jersey historian Guy Dixon, who has researched the de Gruchy said it led his family to understand their history and "ignited our interest in returning the records to Jersey where we feel they will be better cared for and appreciated".
The Independent
01-07-2025
- The Independent
Man stabbed in head with sword as battle re-enactment goes wrong
A man has been stabbed in the head with a sword during a battle re-enactment at a 14th-century castle. The 37-year-old was wearing body armour, but was stabbed through his visor. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton in a serious condition following the incident, which took place at Bodiam Castle, near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, on Sunday. 'Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured during a living history demonstration at Bodiam Castle on Sunday afternoon (June 29),' a Sussex Police spokesman said. 'A 37-year-old man, from Horsham, was wearing body armour when his opponent re-enactor's sword entered his visor during a combat re-enactment just before 3pm. 'He suffered a head injury and he is currently in a serious condition at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.' Detective Inspector Barry Chandler said: 'A man was unfortunately injured during the combat re-enactment. 'We are treating the incident as an accident and we are offering support to his family. His opponent, a 36-year-old man also from Horsham, and the organisers are helping us with our inquiries. 'We know the re-enactment had drawn a large crowd and understand that anyone who witnessed the scene could have found this distressing. 'We are appealing to anyone who has photographs or videos of the interaction that led to the injury to contact us so we can gain a clear understanding of what happened.' Bodiam Castle, a National Trust property, is a 14th-century moated castle with a ruined interior. It has spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis. It was built around 1385 by Sir Edward Dallingridge and his wife Elizabeth, according to the National Trust website. 'Our thoughts and concerns are with the injured man, his family and friends,' a National Trust spokeswoman said. 'The safety and wellbeing of everyone on site is extremely important to us, and we are co-operating fully with the relevant authorities. As this is a police matter, we are unable to comment further.'
Gizmodo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The First ‘Blood of Dawnwalker' Gameplay Teases a Vampiric Adventure
The Witcher 3 turned 10 years old back in May, and if you've been hoping for an RPG like it, that's where Blood of Dawnwalker could come in. The fantasy-RPG from Rebel Wolves—made up of CD Projekt Red alums deeply involved with both Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077—is a ways out, but that's not stopping the studio from showing off some of its systems and its take on being half-vampire. Plotwise, the game is set in a fictional 14th century medieval Europe and stars Coen, who's been recently turned into a vampire/human hybrid. He's got 30 days and nights to save his family, which requires making choices throughout his journey and eventually dethroning the vampire lords and their leader Brencis. Despite the time limit, Bloodwalker is open-world, and time only moves forward during specific, clearly telegraphed missions. But a faceoff with Brencis is coming sooner or later, and Coen get either go that final battle alone or with the help of allies he makes nice with. Like other RPGs, Blood of Dawnwalker is mostly focused on combat, which involves melee weapons and magic. Players use melee weapons (or their claws at night) to attack in directions where enemies aren't blocking or parrying, while magical hexes drain Coen's health and let him do feats like burning enemies' blood. According to design director Daniel Sadowski, health doesn't regenerate during the day, so players have to replenish by eating food and can put skill points into abilities that reduce how much health gets drained while casting hexes. At night, Coen can use vampire abilities that offer more stealth capabilities, scope out areas, and get around the world in more interesting ways. Using his powers requires blood, and that means eating people, or animals and 'other creatures' if you like. In the footage above, Sadowski talks up the game's freedom and 'narrative sandbox,' which allows players to tackle quests how and whenever they like. This open-endedness was a big selling point of the Witcher games, and something Rebel Wolves is clearly leaning as it develops the first in what it hopes is the start of a rival fantasy franchise. We'll see how that fares when Blood of Dawnwalker releases in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans gripped by 'hilariously entertaining' period drama that 'throws comedy and romance rules out of the window'
Netflix fans have been gripped by a 'hilariously entertaining' period drama that 'throws comedy and romance rules out of the window'. Created by Kathleen Jordan, the limited series premiered on the streaming platform last year and has become a hit with viewers. Set deep in 14th Century Italy in the midst of the bubonic plague, The Decameron follows 'a group of nobles and servants' as they retreat 'to a villa, where their lavish getaway quickly spirals into chaos,' according to the synopsis. Consisting of eight episodes, the show stars Amar Chadha-Patel, Leila Farzad and Lou Gala, amongst others. The Decameron has a respectable 70% score on Rotten Tomtatoes and many fans have taken to leave their verdicts on the site. One gushed: 'A period historical series that throws all the comedy and romance tropes out of the window escalated by the enjoyable performances of a diverse cast untangled from any political narrative. 'This series is proof that even a story with unpredictable direction and story arcs makes for a hilariously entertaining one.' Another added: 'It's really good. It starts off a bit slow, but it gets pretty exciting towards the end, lol. 'The characters seem unhinged, but they have great depth. The story plays with class issues in a way that isn't the main focus, but it does so really well.' 'I SMASHED through this new series. Hilarious, well acted, and stupid, this show will have you laughing and researching the inspiring text, by the end,' someone else penned. One fan described it as, 'Delightfully different. Well performed.' While another said: 'This is brilliant, there is a void for good new comedy shows off the 'beaten track' and this had me laughing out loud as a good show should right up my street, you wont be disappointed.' However, not everyone has been impressed with The Decameron and one viewer only rated it one out of five stars. They wrote: 'I really liked the idea of this, but, in reality it was a confusing watch that at times felt unedited.' The Decameron has a respectable 70% score on Rotten Tomtatoes and many fans have taken to leave their verdicts on the site However, not everyone has been impressed with The Decameron and one viewer only rated it one out of five stars While someone else said: 'I think the series had a moral, but no clue what was intended. 'Great music though.' The Decameron is available to stream on Netflix.
