
Oral History & Interview Extracts
Thirty-nine people gave recorded interviews about their views on foxhunting and
the impact of the Hunting Act (2004) on their lives, livelihood and attitudes.
These interviews included people who:
- Participate in and support foxhunting
- Oppose and participate in anti-foxhunting activities
- Support a 'middle way' or licensing option
- Work in associated trades and industries
The full collection is available at Melton Carnegie Museum or the Record Office
for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
If you would like to make your own contribution to the oral history archive please
contact The Keeper on tel. 0116 305 3860 or email meltonmuseum@leics.gov.uk.
These interviews are the Copyright of Leicestershire County Council. They are available
to use as personal study or classroom activity only. When you download any of these interviews, either
as a PDF document or an audio file, you agree to abide by these conditions. If you have any other intended
purpose please contact the Keeper of Melton Carnegie Museum.
| Role | Name | List to Extract | Read Transcript |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleway Campaigner | Jim Barrington | ||
| Hunt Saboteur | Sue | ||
| Rural Dweller | Juliette Baxter | ||
| Huntsman | Peter Collins | ||
| Hunt Monitor | Kevin Hill | ||
| Hunt Foot Follower | Anthony King | ||
| Tailor | Peter Ripley | ||
| IFAW Campaigner | Josey Sharrad |
Additional supporting resources:
- Themed Lessons and Information Sheets
- Lesson Activity Sheets
- Newspaper References
- Objects
- Photographs
- Campaign Adverts
- Oral History & Interview Extracts
Also
see:
- Collections Online - Foxhunting Collection (External site)
Page Last Updated: 18 January 2011






