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Survey of English Dialects recording in Lowick, Northumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
13 Jan 1952
[Side 1] Robert talks about keeping pigs, describes killing pig with axe, explains process of 'scadding' [= scalding], hanging and curing meat. [Side 2] Robert recalls schooldays in nearby Duddo, tell...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Lowick, Northumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
14 Feb 1953
[Side 1] Robert recalls schooldays in nearby Duddo, tells anecdote about old groom giving children lift to school, new groom refused so one day Robert and friends pelted his trap with stones, brief de...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Thropton, Northumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
14 Feb 1953
[Side 1] Jimmy describes hunting with dogs, recalls incidents losing several dogs in fights with foxes and badgers. [Side 2] Jimmy recalls losing dogs hunting foxes, describes incident where he had to...
Dialect recording in Wark, Northumberland
Lenihan, J M A
30 May 1939
[Side 1] Conversation between Ned and George about keeping bees, George comments 'a swarm in May's worth a load of hay', Ned talks about forking hay by hand, recalls prank of putting duck down chimney...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
24 Feb 1953
[Side 1] Ned tells series of anecdotes about horses, recalls horse stumbling while carting stones from Lees Hall quarry, describes journey to Hindleysteel over old fell road, winning several races wit...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Brigham, Cumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
09 Sep 1954
[Side 1] Isaac reminsices about farming days in past, remembers occasion when twin chicks hatched from single egg, recalls time when he and his wife were threatened by swarm of wasps while building st...
Dialect recording in Ireby, Cumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
05 Jun- 06 Jun 1954
[Side 1] Joe describes recent visit to Kirkby Stephen Show, talks about own flock of Swaledales, discusses grazing rights on fells, briefly describes sheep farming locally and recalls hired labour in ...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Wearhead, Co. Durham
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
14 May 1954
[Side 1] John describes forecasting weather by observing natural phenomena, mentions hearing first cuckoo this year, discusses farming through seasons. [Side 2] John describes harvesting, mowing by ha...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Witton-le-Wear, Co. Durham
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
17 Nov 1953
[Side 1] William talks about demise of farm horses since advent of tractor, remembers blacksmith at Middleton-in-Teesdale renowned for making instant diagnoses of horses' ailments, mentions home remed...
Dialect recording in Wark, Northumberland
Lenihan, J M A; Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
06 Jun 1939
[Side 1] Discussion about bees, memories of father's traditional brewing methods, use of yeast and barley in local brewing and baking. [Side 2] Discussion about gardening in recent dry weather, comple...
Dialect recording in Humshaugh, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A
05 Jun 1939
[Side 1] William Herdman and Jim discuss village cricket club, recount recent victory against Newton and individual performances despite poor wicket. Jim recalls being hit by ball playing cricket at s...
Dialect recording in Humshaugh, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A
05 Jun 1939
[Side 1] William Nichol, William Thompson and James talk about work at quarry, mention local names for farm animals incl. 'tup' [= male lamb], 'gimmer' [= young female sheep] and 'steg' [= male goose]...