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Total number of records: 111

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Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture110
Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society1

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Leicestershire111
England110
Markfield11
Packington11
Sheepy Magna11
Ullesthorpe11
Seagrave11
Hathern11
Carlton Curlieu11
Goadby11

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Playford, Averil H110
Archer, Frank11
White, Mr Joe9
Emery, Mr George7
Chapline, Aberaham7
Kemp, Mr6
Walker, Mr George6
White, Mrs6
Hardy, Mr Alf6
Burton, Mrs Alice6

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FRAGMENT OF LETTERS PATENT

2 Aug 1618

Fragment of letters patent of James I creating Robert Sidney, Viscount Lysle earl of Leicester

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Harby Response Book - 13Lei1
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Harby Response Book - 13Lei1

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Seagrave Response Book - 13Lei3
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Seagrave Response Book - 13Lei3

Playford, Averil H

9 Jul 1956 - 12 Jul 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Packington Response Book - 13Lei4
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Packington Response Book - 13Lei4

Playford, Averil H

16 Apr 1956 - 20 Apr 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Markfield Response Book - 13Lei5
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Markfield Response Book - 13Lei5

Playford, Averil H

11 Sep 1956 - 12 Sep 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Great Dalby Response Book - 13Lei6
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Great Dalby Response Book - 13Lei6

Playford, Averil H

21 Feb 1956 - 23 Feb 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Sheepy Magna Response Book - 13Lei7
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Sheepy Magna Response Book - 13Lei7

Playford, Averil H

10 Apr 1956 - 14 Apr 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Goadby Response Book - 13Lei8
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Goadby Response Book - 13Lei8

Playford, Averil H

8 Feb 1956 - 10 Feb 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Carlton Curlieu Response Book - 13Lei9
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Carlton Curlieu Response Book - 13Lei9

Playford, Averil H

19 Sep 1956 - 24 Sep 1956

Response book recording the answers given by informants during the Survey of English Dialect. It includes 9 sections that cover a range of topics relating to work, domestic and social life. Answers ar...

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Harby Response Book - 13Lei1
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Book I: The Farm [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant Mr Kemp recorded by fieldworker Averil Playford in the International Pho...

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Book II: Farming [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to farming.

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Book III: Animals [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to animals.

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Book IV: Nature [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to nature.

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Book V: The House and Housekeeping [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the house and housekeeping.

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Book VI: The Human Body [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the human body.

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Book VII: Numbers, Time and Weather [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to numbers, time and the weather.

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Book VIII: Social Activities [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to social activities.

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Book IX: States, Actions, Relations [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to states, actions and relations.

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Harby Response Book - 13Lei1
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Notes [Harby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

29 Feb 1956 - 2 Mar 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants.

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Book I: The Farm [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant Mr J. Melbourne recorded by fieldworker Averil Playford in the Internati...

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Seagrave Response Book - 13Lei3
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Book I: The Farm [Seagrave Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

9 Jul 1956 - 12 Jul 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant Mr A. Hardy recorded by fieldworker Averil Playford in the International...

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Packington Response Book - 13Lei4
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Book I: The Farm [Packington Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

16 Apr 1956 - 20 Apr 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant George Page recorded by fieldworker Averil Playford in the International...

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Markfield Response Book - 13Lei5
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Book I: The Farm [Markfield Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

11 Sep 1956 - 12 Sep 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant Aberaham Chapline recorded by fieldworker Avreril Playford in the Intern...

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Great Dalby Response Book - 13Lei6
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Book I: The Farm [Great Dalby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

21 Feb 1956 - 23 Feb 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant Frank Archer recorded by fieldworker Averil Playford in the Internationa...

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Sheepy Magna Response Book - 13Lei7
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Book I: The Farm [Sheepy Magna Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

10 Apr 1956 - 14 Apr 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant George Emery recorded by fieldworker Averil Playford in the Internationa...

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Goadby Response Book - 13Lei8
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Book I: The Farm [Goadby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

8 Feb 1956 - 10 Feb 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant George Walker recorded by fieldworker Averil Playford in the Internation...

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Carlton Curlieu Response Book - 13Lei9
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Book I: The Farm [Carlton Curlieu Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Sep 1956 - 24 Sep 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant Mr J. White recorded by fieldworker Averil Playford in the International...

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Book I: The Farm [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the farm. The answers of informant Mr G. Bailey recorded by fieldworker Averil Playford in the Internationa...

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Notes [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants.

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Seagrave Response Book - 13Lei3
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Notes [Seagrave Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

9 Jul 1956 - 12 Jul 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants.

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Packington Response Book - 13Lei4
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Notes [Packington Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

16 Apr 1956 - 20 Apr 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants.

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Markfield Response Book - 13Lei5
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Notes [Markfield Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

11 Sep 1956 - 12 Sep 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants.

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Notes [Great Dalby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

21 Feb 1956 - 23 Feb 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants.

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Sheepy Magna Response Book - 13Lei7
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Notes [Sheepy Magna Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

10 Apr 1956 - 14 Apr 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants.

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Goadby Response Book - 13Lei8
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Notes [Goadby Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

8 Feb 1956 - 10 Feb 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants.

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Carlton Curlieu Response Book - 13Lei9
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Notes [Carlton Curlieu Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Sep 1956 - 24 Sep 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants. Includes phonetic notes on the dialect of the locality.

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Book II: Farming [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to farming.

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Book III: Animals [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to animals.

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Book IV: Nature [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to nature.

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Book V: The House and Housekeeping [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the house and housekeeping.

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Book VI: The Human Body [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the human body.

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Book VII: Numbers, Time and Weather [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to numbers, time and the weather.

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Book VIII: Social Activities [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to social activities.

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Book IX: States, Actions, Relations [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to states, actions and relations.

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Ullesthorpe Response Book - 13Lei10
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Notes [Ullesthorpe Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

19 Mar 1956 - 23 Mar 1956

Notes section at the rear of the response book. Includes biographical information about the informants.

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Book II: Farming [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to farming.

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Book III: Animals [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to animals.

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Book IV: Nature [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to nature.

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Book V: The House and Housekeeping [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the house and housekeeping.

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Book VI: The Human Body [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the human body.

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Book VII: Numbers, Time and Weather [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to numbers, time and the weather.

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Book VIII: Social Activities [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to social activities.

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Hathern Response Book - 13Lei2
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Book IX: States, Actions, Relations [Hathern Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

15 May 1956 - 19 May 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to states, actions and relations.

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Book II: Farming [Seagrave Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

9 Jul 1956 - 12 Jul 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to farming.

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Book III: Animals [Seagrave Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

9 Jul 1956 - 12 Jul 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to animals.

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Book IV: Nature [Seagrave Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

9 Jul 1956 - 12 Jul 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to nature.

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Book V: The House and Housekeeping [Seagrave Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

9 Jul 1956 - 12 Jul 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the house and housekeeping.

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Book VI: The Human Body [Seagrave Response Book]

Playford, Averil H

9 Jul 1956 - 12 Jul 1956

Words and phrases that answer the questions from the Survey of English Dialect relating to the human body.

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