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Dialect recording in Dalby, Isle of Man
Whittaker, Ian B
05 Jan 1953
[Side 1] Mrs. Caine talks about greater importance of Christmas Eve in past, describes New Year celebrations and tradition of first-footing, discusses dairy and use of milk to make butter. [Side 2] M...
Dialect recording in Dalby, Isle of Man
Whittaker, Ian B
Jan 1953
[Side 1] Mr Cubbon and Mrs. Quail talk about decline in number of thatched houses locally, discuss importance of technique and expertise of thatchers in past, Mr Cubbon recalls leaving school aged twe...
Dialect recording in Cregneish, Isle of Man
Whittaker, Ian B
Jan 1953
[Side 1] Jim and Jack tell two anecdotes about seeing apparition - once while out at sea and once near Spanish Head, provide responses to survey questionnaire relating to poultry. [Side 2] Jim and Ja...