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community life3
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Lenihan, J M A4
Scott, Ned4
Robson, Ridley2
Herdman, Cecil2
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)2
Stokes, J.1
Maugham, Mr1
Oliver, William1
Crowe, Matthew1

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Dialect recording in Wall, Northumberland

Lenihan, J M A

Jun 1939

[Side 1] Brief conversation about work, humorous exchange about friend's bayonet feats during World War 1, recall various pranks incl. once putting ducks down postman's chimney. [Side 2] Ned tells an ...

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Dialect recording in Wall, Northumberland

Lenihan, J M A

Jun 1939

[Side 1] Memories of various pranks incl. putting hen down neighbour's chimney and friends taking blame, remember Margaret Henderson selling tobacco for halfpenny, anecdote about Ned Telfer persuading...

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Dialect recording in Wall, Northumberland

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

19 Jun 1939

[Side 1] Ned describes his discovery of Roman coins at well, coins taken to local museum (Chesters Roman Fort), recalls carriers coming from Carlisle hiding whisky along main road, lists local public ...

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Dialect recording in Wall, Northumberland

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

13 Jun 1939

[Side 1] Conversation between Mr Maugham and Ned about breeding sheep dogs, dairy farming and local character who was horse dealer. [Side 2] Conversation between Matthew and William about milling corn...

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