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Dialect recording in Newcastle upon Tyne
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A
29 Jun 1939
[Side 1] Bob recites reading passage about 'wor Susie' in Newcastle dialect; Harry recalls father's uncle, Bob Bagnall, drowning while rowing on Tyne; Jonny recalls winner of rowing race drowning afte...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Ribchester, Lancashire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
Mar 1954
[Side 1] Bill recalls generosity and popularity of local character and ex-skipper Harry Gavin, tells anecdote about misunderstanding instructions to heave 'ho' or 'how', Bill talks about keeping and s...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Wootton Courtenay, Somerset
10 Dec 1956
[Side 1] Robert lists best apples for making cider, describes father's cider-press, reflects on changes in village incl. sale of Dutton family's (Lord Sherburne) estate, recalls searching for sheep in...