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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...

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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...

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