ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS

Much of the history that we store in our heads is lost as we age or pass away. Oral history is the practice of recording people’s recollections and personal stories for the future.

Oral History Collection

Welcome to the Hockey Museum’s Oral History Collection. These audio recordings capture the personal stories, memories and experiences of players, coaches, administrators, officials and fans who have been part of hockey’s rich heritage across all levels of the game. Each interview offers unique insights into our sport’s evolution, memorable moments, and the people who shaped hockey history. Listen as they share their passion for our sport and their contributions to the hockey community.

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Sheila Morrow OBE captained Wales and Great Britain at international level before briefly turning to umpiring. After retiring from her playing career, Sheila became an official for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and then a judge, attending the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the London 2012 Olympic Games. Sheila recounts her memories of playing at Wembley Stadium, thoughts on the modern game, her appointment as a judge for the FIH and her work with the Sports Council for Wales and Sport England. She was President of Great Britain Hockey between 2017 and 2025.
Interview date: 2016-06-16


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