mushroom 13,089 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 there still is alot packs in lanchire well north and east lancshire but arent they mostly private packs I am from East Lancashire and only know of one pack which is the Hodder Valley and they are now a gun pack. Is there any round here that run the hounds still? They always were a gun pack. What do you mean 'run the hounds still'? There are 3 registered packs of harriers, 1 of foxhounds and 1 pack of beagles that meet in lancs at times. plus at least 3 other pirate packs. and the rest Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,844 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 3 that I know of, thats packs hunting regular. I know of others who keep a few hounds. Do you really know of a lot more that operate as a proper pack? Quote Link to post
mushroom 13,089 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 3 that I know of, thats packs hunting regular. I know of others who keep a few hounds. Do you really know of a lot more that operate as a proper pack? I'd say more private than pirate Quote Link to post
runforyourlife 361 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 What about holcombe hunt, its one of the oldest harrier pack in this country, live near to them, see them all the time, the kennals have been there a long time, a lot of good history with it it still exsists... Quote Link to post
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) to research hunts that no longer exist try contacting the hunts that still exist and ask who used to hunt next to them you will be surprised by the info you can glean , start with the Cheshire's and Cheshire forest , then work your way north, ask the lake land packs if the hunted at joint meet in lancs , its all there Edited February 24, 2011 by gonetoearth Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,844 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 to research hunts that no longer exist try contacting the hunts that still exist and ask who used to hunt next to them you will be surprised by the info you can glean , start with the Cheshire's and Cheshire forest , then work your way north, ask the lake land packs if the hunted at joint meet in lancs , its all there most of the packs im interested in wer small harrier packs whos country was later included within what is now the holcombe country. Most had disapeared by the early 1900's. I have been and will contact nearby packs but just hoped somebody had at least heard of some of the packs im looking for, any little scraps of info about book referances etc. some old local history books may have an odd photo, things I can piece together, its stuff like that I need as well. Cheers Quote Link to post
oohmydog 82 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Great thread keep us updated on the history you find of this great part of the country ,responsible for producing more good terrier men and dogging lads than any other part of the country Quote Link to post
Wolfie 106 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Have you looked in the old bailys directorys Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,844 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I think the problem is going to be where do you stop as there were so many packs of hounds in the area, iv just found record of another pack called the Kirkham harriers. I already knew about the Rochdale and the Rossendale but as I dont know that area of country I hadnt given them much though, problem is sometimes there histories are all intermixed. The Aspull hunt which is the one that sparked my interest was kept at some point at Crooke hall in Whittle le woods which is now called lisieux hall which is near Buckshaw village for anyone who knows the area. The master there bought a hound in about 1890 which was 1/4 blood hound or black and tan talbot hound and which he used in the breeding of the pack. And for those who know the Holcombe, the kennel huntsman was at one point always on foot and carried a large coach horn and farmers were paid each time a hare was found on their land. Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,844 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Have you looked in the old bailys directorys I have but I'll maybe need to see a good number of the very earliest at some point, so if anyone has any I would apreciate a look or a photocopy of the relevant pages. Quote Link to post
mattyd 15 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 i no there about 2/3 packs of private foxhounds because i bin wid a few my self i no one has just packed in but i no theres alot of people who have a few hounds Quote Link to post
busher 145 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Great thread keep us updated on the history you find of this great part of the country ,responsible for producing more good terrier men and dogging lads than any other part of the country :thumbs:..ATB..B Quote Link to post
dave1979 77 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 why dont we get together some time at a meet??? a sort of forum meet up?? didi...i am sure my dad has an old book somewere,,my nan knew one of the huntsmen,,and they kept in touch!! (my nans dead now so i cant ask her) but i will ring my old man later about this ere book!! Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,844 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 why dont we get together some time at a meet??? a sort of forum meet up?? didi...i am sure my dad has an old book somewere,,my nan knew one of the huntsmen,,and they kept in touch!! (my nans dead now so i cant ask her) but i will ring my old man later about this ere book!! Cheers pal, Not many meets left this season. Quote Link to post
mushroom 13,089 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 There's one tomorrow pm me for details if you want Quote Link to post
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