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Dialect recording in Wark, Northumberland
Lenihan, J M A; Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
06 Jun 1939
[Side 1] Discussion about bees, memories of father's traditional brewing methods, use of yeast and barley in local brewing and baking. [Side 2] Discussion about gardening in recent dry weather, comple...
Dialect recording in Capheaton, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A
13 Jun 1939
[Side 1] Matthew and William discuss demise of miller trade, express preference for beer brewed with barley hops, discuss rise of poultry trade; anecdote about ducks. [Side 2] Conversation between W.R...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Rillington, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
14 Apr 1955
[Side 1] John discusses mowing by hand, tells anecdote about local man who narrowly lost wager on how quickly he could mow 4-acre field, recalls threshing turnip seed with 'frail' [= flail] and 'fay' ...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Kniveton, Derbyshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
23 Aug 1952
[Side 1] John describes daily routine on farm, incl. mucking out, milking, 'brushing' [= trimming] hedges, talks about going to local pub, recalls occasion when he came home drunk. [Side 2] John talks...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Chirbury, Shropshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
Jan 1955
[Side 1] Joe recalls childhood pastimes, compares village school now and in past, talks about father's work as woodman, reflects on wages to bring up nine children, describes killing and curing pig, r...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Clun, Shropshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009); Sykes, Donald Richard
Jan 1955
[Side 1] George recalls almost drowning in local pool, remembers anglers frequently coming from Birmingham in past, comments pool now drained, reflects on favourite jobs on farm, incl. 'a-striking out...
Sound Recording, Suffolk
Dunn, Ginette
11 September 1974
Priscilla Savage, recorded at home in Blaxhall; talks about the village Youth Hostel; her parents and siblings; food, diet and bread baking; own family and children; working in service; childhood in L...
Sound Recordings, Devon
Panheinen, Ossi
[1970]
Mr. Woollacott [location not known] describes the process of making cider - equipment, barrelling and fermenting; strength of cider; the barrels used; difference between beer and ale; provision of cid...