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Orton, Harold (1898-1975)3
Milburn, Charlie2
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Hood, William2
Pringle, Andy1
Wintrip, Florrie1
Young, John1
Turnbull, Jimmy1
Joyce, Thomas1
Atchison, Maureen1

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Dialect recording in Belford, Northumberland

Orton, Harold (1898-1975)

17 Jul 1938

[Side 1] Discussion of recent horticultural show, express disappointment at judging of vegetable competition, comment that entries should be restricted to produce of own garden; discussion of forthcom...

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Dialect recording in Rothbury, Northumberland

Orton, Harold (1898-1975)

15 Mar 1939

[Side 1] George, Billy and Charlie discuss the old six-man, horse-drawn fire engine, George recalls working on it, discussion of local firemen of the past, mention engine now at Hancock Museum (Newcas...

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Dialect recording in Rothbury, Northumberland

Orton, Harold (1898-1975)

10 Mar 1939

[Side 1] Florrie recites the story of the little mouse and the old tom cat in Rothbury dialect; Florrie, Billy and Charlie talk about fishing (first few seconds inaudible). [Side 2] Billy and Charlie ...

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Sound Recording, [Location Unknown]

Atchison, Maureen

[1960s]

Tunes played on the Northumbrian pipes, including 'Keel Row' and 'When the Boat Comes In'. The instrumentalist is unidentified.

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Dialect recording in Heywood, Lancashire

Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)

03 Feb 1956

[Side 1] Sam tells series of anecdotes incl. his efforts to trace descendants of local man sent to Botany Bay, describes trip by locals to Belle Vue (former zoo). [Side 2] Sam tells series of anecdote...

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