'Taking Part' oral history collection, 2008-2009

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA55
  • Dates of Creation
    • January 2008-June 2009
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 19 interviews

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 19 interviews with sports people in the Melton District. The interviews were conducted by Colin Hyde in 2008-2009 and cover both men and women from a range of sports, both amateur and professional. Subjects covered include family, sports clubs and their administration, changes seen in sport, competition at local, national and Olympic levels.

Administrative / Biographical History

Taking Part was a four year project led by Melton Carnegie Museum that aimed to record the wide range of social and economic sports related activities in Melton and the surrounding villages. The project formed part of a community archive which was being developed at the museum as part of its celebrations for the Cultural Olympiad, 2008-2012.

Access Information

Some material may be unavailable for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Born digital

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Leicestershire County Council

Related Material

Transcripts, summaries,newspaper photocopies, photos of each interviewee available for most interviews and can be access through EMOHA, emoha@leicester.ac.uk