Horses as an integral part of the fabric of early Norfolk Island life

Celebrating 52 weeks of our Norfolk Island Sound Heritage - After an incredible journey spanning an entire year, I’ve now reached the end of Season 1. What began as a simple idea has blossomed into...

30 Okt 202529min

Our Norf'k language as spoken in 1957 - In a couple of my earlier podcast episodes, I have shared some of the recordings as captured in 1957, by linguist and fieldworker, Elwyn Flint from the Univers...

23 Okt 202530min

A tribute to historians of Norfolk Island's penal colonies - Norfolk Island stands as one of the most significant penal settlements in the British Empire's history. The stories of those who endured t...

16 Okt 202536min

History, heritage & conservation - an audio lens! - In the 1980s, filmmaker John Anderson embarked on a remarkable endeavour to document Norfolk Island's rich tapestry of history, conservation, and h...

9 Okt 202529min

Voices of 1970 in speech and song - In the late 1960s, when the world was changing rapidly around them, one visionary man on Norfolk Island recognised that something precious was slipping away. Armed ...

2 Okt 202525min

Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) & stewardship - Step into a world where heritage conservation meets hands-on craftsmanship and where the reverence for traditional tools and hand-wor...

25 Sep 202527min

Norfolk Porpay Jelly & a Jam! - What is porpay? Seasonally, Norfolk bestows a delicious gift, the red guava fruit. They grow in thickets in many parts of the island. We call them "porpay" in the No...

18 Sep 202519min

The Pitcairn-Norfolk connection - Nestled in the vast expanse of the South Pacific, two remarkable islands share extraordinary histories whilst maintaining their own unique identities. Norfolk Island...

11 Sep 202522min