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Foxhunting Past, Present, Future?

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
Full list of interviewees from this project (.doc)
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.
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Role Name List to Extract Read Transcript
Middleway Campaigner Jim Barrington
Listen to extract
3.32secs
Read extract transcript
1.24MB
Hunt Saboteur Sue
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4.03secs
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1.42MB
Rural Dweller Juliette Baxter
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2.31secs
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910KB
Huntsman Peter Collins
Listen to extract
2.24secs
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870KB
Hunt Monitor Kevin Hill
Listen to extract
3.20secs
Read extract transcript
1.17MB
Hunt Foot Follower Anthony King
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2.51secs
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1.0MB
Tailor Peter Ripley
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2.13secs
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806KB
IFAW Campaigner Josey Sharrad
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2.14secs
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810KB

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Page Last Updated: 18 January 2011