Tom Yandle
farmer
- October 15, 2026
- 90 years
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Tom Yandle, 90, British farmer and huntsman, High Sheriff of Somerset (1999).
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|Thomas Andrew Heath Yandle (30 November 1935 – 15 October 2026) was a British farmer and huntsman. From Riphay, Brushford, near Dulverton in Somerset, England, he served as chairman of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds and was High Sheriff of Somerset in 1999. He was also a committee member of both the National Trust and Exmoor National Park.
Biography
Thomas Andrew Heath Yandle was born in Riphay Barton on 30 November 1935. He played a leading role in challenging both the National Trust's decision to ban stag hunting on the Holnicote Estate and the Labour government's ultimately successful proposal to ban hunting with hounds.
The Yandle family was previously resident at nearby Duvale an historic estate in the parish of Bampton, Devon. In 1994 he purchased Northmoor House near Dulverton, and 100 acres of surrounding land, which he later sold.[citation needed]
Yandle died on 15 October 2026, aged 90.
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- "Tom Yandle, Exmoor farmer who became a dedicated campaigner for hunting and the survival of staghounds"telegraph.co.uk
- "Tom Yandle"announcements.telegraph.co.uk
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.In what year was Tom Yandle born?
- A.1930
- B.1935correct
- C.1940
- D.1945
Tom Yandle was born in 1935.
Source: biography opening
2.What is the full name of Tom Yandle?
- A.Thomas Arthur Harold Yandle
- B.Thomas Anthony Henry Yandle
- C.Thomas Andrew Heath Yandlecorrect
- D.Thomas Alan Herbert Yandle
Tom Yandle's full name is Thomas Andrew Heath Yandle.
Source: biography opening
3.Where is Tom Yandle's home of Riphay located?
- A.Dulverton, Devon
- B.Brushford, Somersetcorrect
- C.Bampton, Devon
- D.Holnicote, Somerset
Tom Yandle is from Riphay, Brushford, near Dulverton in Somerset, England.
Source: early life section
4.What role did Tom Yandle hold in 1999?
- A.High Sheriff of Somersetcorrect
- B.Mayor of Dulverton
- C.Member of Parliament
- D.Chairman of the National Trust
Tom Yandle served as the High Sheriff of Somerset in 1999.
Source: career section
5.What specific organization did Tom Yandle serve as chairman for?
- A.The National Trust
- B.Exmoor National Park
- C.Devon and Somerset Staghoundscorrect
- D.Bampton Historical Society
Tom Yandle served as chairman of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds.
Source: career section
6.Which estate was the Yandle family previously resident at?
- A.Riphay Manor
- B.Northmoor House
- C.Holnicote Estate
- D.Duvalecorrect
The Yandle family was previously resident at Duvale, an historic estate in the parish of Bampton, Devon.
Source: family history
7.In what year did Tom Yandle purchase Northmoor House?
- A.2002
- B.1994correct
- C.1999
- D.1990
Tom Yandle purchased Northmoor House near Dulverton in 1994.
Source: property details
8.How many acres of land did Tom Yandle purchase alongside Northmoor House?
- A.500 acres
- B.50 acres
- C.100 acrescorrect
- D.250 acres
Tom Yandle purchased Northmoor House along with 100 acres of surrounding land.
Source: property details
9.On which estate did the National Trust decide to ban stag hunting?
- A.Duvale Estate
- B.Riphay Estate
- C.Holnicote Estatecorrect
- D.Northmoor Estate
Tom Yandle challenged the National Trust's decision to ban stag hunting on the Holnicote Estate.
Source: political activism
10.Besides the National Trust, on which other committee did Tom Yandle serve?
- A.English Heritage
- B.Bampton Parish Council
- C.Exmoor National Parkcorrect
- D.Somerset Council
Tom Yandle was a committee member of both the National Trust and Exmoor National Park.
Source: career section
11.On what date did Tom Yandle die?
- A.15 November 2026
- B.15 October 2026correct
- C.20 October 2025
- D.10 October 2025
Tom Yandle died on 15 October 2026.
Source: death section
12.How old was Tom Yandle at the time of his death?
- A.92
- B.88
- C.85
- D.90correct
Tom Yandle died at the age of 90.
Source: death section
13.What was Tom Yandle's professional occupation?
- A.Farmer and huntsmancorrect
- B.Solicitor and estate agent
- C.Architect and conservationist
- D.Teacher and historian
Thomas Andrew Heath Yandle was a British farmer and huntsman.
Source: biography opening
14.In what parish is the Duvale estate located?
- A.Brushford
- B.Dulverton
- C.Bamptoncorrect
- D.Holnicote
The historic estate of Duvale is located in the parish of Bampton, Devon.
Source: family history
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