Animals, Humans, and the 19th Century - with Professor Helen Cowie by chart2050

Helen Cowie is Professor of Early Modern History at the University of York, who spoke to me earlier this year about the fascinating history of human-animal relations over the past two hundred years. This interview was conducted for the audio documentary we’ve been producing to celebrate the bicentenary of Martin’s Act, otherwise known as the 1822 Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act, the world’s first piece of animal protection legislation, that was led through the British parliament by Richard ‘Humanity Dick’ Martin, MP.

We’re sharing all the interviews we did for the documentary in full, including Professor Cowie’s, for the insights into professional concern and personal history they cover and that make a wonderful treasure trove of rich details covering the last two hundred years, and beyond, of legislation and advocacy for animals.

Subscribe to The Martin’s Act at 200 audio documentary via Google or Apple podcasts, your usual podcast app, or via our website, chart2050.org.