Skip to main content

Search Special Collections

Results

1 to 2 of 2 records

Total number of records: 2

Count of Subject

SubjectCount
occupations2
mines and mineral resources2
english language - dialects2
culture2
oral traditions1

Top 10: People and organisations

People and organisationsCount
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)2
Jack2
Lenihan, J M A1
Maines, John1
Ridley, Jack1
Teddy1
Walsh, James1
Vin1
Uncle Hen1
Jem1

Archive Item

Dialect recording in Acomb, Northumberland

Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A

27 Jun 1939

[Side 1] Conversation between Joseph, Henry and Jack (mainly inaudible). [Side 2] Edward and John describe working conditions at Acomb Colliery, discuss coal face, fore-shift and back-shift, water in ...

More details


Archive Item

Dialect recording in Croft, Lancashire

Orton, Harold (1898-1975)

11 Apr 1939

[Side 1] Jack Maines recites 'Owd Bones' in Croft dialect (x2). [Side 2] Conversation about accidents at pit in past (frequently inaudible).

More details