Skip to main content

Search the Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture

Results

1 to 2 of 2 records

Total number of records: 2

Top 10: Subject

SubjectCount
occupations2
community life2
play2
musical instruments1
transportation1
vehicles1
museums1
sports1
manners and customs1
entertainment events1

Count of People and organisations

People and organisationsCount
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)2
Grey, George (1873-)2
Turnbull, Mrs Jane (1853-)1
Milburn, Charlie1
Hood, William1
Billy1

Archive Item

Dialect recording in Rothbury, Northumberland

Orton, Harold (1898-1975)

15 Mar 1939

[Side 1] George, Billy and Charlie discuss the old six-man, horse-drawn fire engine, George recalls working on it, discussion of local firemen of the past, mention engine now at Hancock Museum (Newcas...

More details


Archive Item

Dialect recording in Rothbury, Northumberland

Orton, Harold (1898-1975)

Mar 1939

[Side 1] Jane and George talk about Rothbury Races, recall year bridge collapsed and horse called Sultan breaking its neck, discuss forthcoming races and hope for decent weather, describe watching rac...

More details