Guild of Taxidermists Approved Taxidermy Inspectors.

This is a scheme set up by DEFRA & The Guild of Taxidermists to assist where possible, collectors of taxidermy whom for one reason or another have little or no provenance for a specimen they wish to sell.

It would be more commonly used on species where the individual Article 10 or Schedule 5 licenses are required.

These Inspectors are geographically placed around the U.K. but are totally independent of DEFRA. In no way will the inspectors' conclusions guarantee a licence being issued, however it will assist the issuing authority when making the decision. Each inspector will, by virtue of the fact that they are an independent service, make a charge for the research or expert opinion.

The system has certainly proved it's worth, assisting not only private sellers but Auction Houses across the country.

This list is also published under DEFRA Guidelines G10 (Taxidermists and their Customers) available on this web site or on www.ukcites.gov.uk

ENGLAND

Berkshire ; Dr.P.Morris, West Mains, London Road, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7DG Tel: 01344 621001

Cumbria : P.Scott. 4 Meadow Edge, Barepot, Workington, Cumbria. Tel:01900 66267

Dorset : P.Taylor, The Old Bunching Shed, Watery Lane, Tincleton, Puddletown, Dorchester. DT2 8QP. Tel: 01305 848952

Essex . K.I.McDonald. via this web site.

Lancashire : J.Dickinson. 27 West Leigh Road, Blackburn. BB1 8JR...... Tel:01254 664568

Newcastle upon Tyne : E.Morton. Hancock Museum, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE2 4PT. Tel: 0191 222 6865

Staffordshire: B.Williams. The Old Stables, Fleur dy Lys Farm, Watling Street, Cannock.WS11 9LY. Tel: 01543 274247

West Sussex ; G.Harvey, Parkveiw, Brighton Rd, Shermanbury, W.Sussex. RH13 8HD. Tel: 01403 711204

Yorkshire : D. Astley. Orchard Farm, Escrick Road, Wheldrake, Yorkshire. YO19 6BP. Tel; 01904 448161

 

SCOTLAND

Edinburgh : P.Summers. The Royal Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF Tel: 0131 247 4231

Roxburgh : C.Scott. 2 Raeson Park, Hawick, Roxburgh TD9 7HG............ Tel: 01450 376092

 

WALES .

South Wales : S.Connell. Manordaf. Bridge Street, St.Clears, Carmarthenshire. SA33 4DN. Tel: 01994 230464

North Wales ; R.Reid. Snowdonia Taxidermy Studios. Llanrwst, Gwynedd, North Wales LL26 0HU. Tel: 01492 640664

 

 

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