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.
Our oral history programme captures the ‘lived experiences’ of the hockey family: the great and the good of our sport; coaches, umpires, players and administrators from all backgrounds and levels of hockey.
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, officials, and fans who have been part of hockey’s rich heritage. Each interview offers unique insights into the game’s evolution, memorable moments, and the people who shaped hockey history. Listen to these voices from the past as they share their passion for the sport and their contributions to the hockey community.
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John Peake CBE was an England and Great Britain international hockey player. He studied mechanical engineering at Cambridge University and, after graduating, he joined the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors where he also played hockey. In 1948, John was selected to represent Great Britain in the London Olympic Games at the age of 23. Despite hardly being able to train together, the squad went on to win a silver medal. Until his death in 2022, John was the last surviving member of this Great Britain Olympic hockey team, living to the grand age of 97.After the Olympic Games, John carried on playing hockey for Lincolnshire County while working on his career with the industrial equipment designing company, Baker Perkins. John describes his memories of the London 1948 Olympic Games, carrying the Olympic torch prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games, the friendships he has made within hockey and reflects on the rules of the current game. He also discusses his involvement with The Hockey Museum, the injuries he has sustained and his career successes outside of hockey.
Interview date: 2017-05-30
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