ANGLING HERITAGE (UK)
Patron: Frederick Buller MBE
Trustees: Sandra Armishaw (Founder)
Chris Yates
Reg Talbot (Treasurer & Secretary)
Honorary Members: Keith Armishaw (Researcher & Archivist)
Valerie Howcroft (nee Taylor)
Keith Elliott (Editor of Classic Angling magazine)
The Trust was founded by Sandy Armishaw who can be seen here signing the document to bring the Trust into life, witnessed by Roger Northcote
Since this feature was posted, Angling Heritage (UK) was founded on the 9th February, 2009 and a dedicated website established which can be found by visiting: www.anglingheritage.org
Chris Yates also signs the document to become a Trustee
The following is an article which appeared in the February 17, 2009 edition of Angler's Mail, and was written by reporter, Gary Newman.
'ANGLING ARCHIVE LAUNCHED'.
"I'm so glad we were able to make this unique recording." Sandra Armishaw
A NEW charitable trust aims to preserve our great sport's rich and fascinating history for the future generations.
Most of the younger generations of anglers are more interested in DVDs and the internet than they are in old books, photographs and other memorabilia from the past. They are also less likely to want to become river-keepers, ghillies, netsmen or boatmen, so much of the knowledge and skills accumulated in these trades over the course of hundreds of years could be lost.
But this is why Angling Heritage (UK) has been set up, and it was the death of angling legend, Fred J Taylor MBE that brought about its inception.
Angling Heritage (UK) was founded by Sandra Armishaw, who runs River Reads' bookshop in Devon, and was set-up after she'd recorded a conversation between Fred J and another angling great, Fred Buller - author of The Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike.
Sandra revealed: "I'm so glad we were able to make this unique recording and this demonstrates why the work of the trust is so important. Fred J enjoyed himself so much that he wanted to make further recordings, and now of course it is too late.'
'It is not just about the great names of angling such as Walker, Taylor, Stone, Venables, et al, whose social history should be recorded, but also those whose entire lives have been dedicated to the care of our rivers, habitat and indigenous fish.'
'I'd welcome any help from people who feel that they have something to contribute to this newly-formed organisation. Anyone donating items can rest assured that an accurate record will be kept and that their names will be recorded for posterity alongside some of the greatest characters in the world of angling.'
The recording session of Fred J and Fred Buller has been made into a limited edition book and two CDs, entitled Recollections with any profits going towards future recordings with other angling greats. The trust was launched on February 9 to coincide with what would've been Fred J's 90th birthday. For more information call Sandra on: (01805) 622064 or visit the website
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Stop Press! A second recording of Barrie Rickards and Des Taylor has been completed on 6th July 2009. whilst much work needs to be undertaken before it is formally released, watch out for Recollections II Reserve your copy by contacting us without delay!
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Stop Press 2! A third recording of Bob Buteux and Len Arbery has been completed in March 2010 and will be the next instalment of the Recollections series. To make sure that you get your copy, contact us now to express your interest.
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