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Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)2
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Lenihan, J M A1
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Dialect recording in Wark, Northumberland

Lenihan, J M A

30 May 1939

[Side 1] Conversation between Ned and George about keeping bees, George comments 'a swarm in May's worth a load of hay', Ned talks about forking hay by hand, recalls prank of putting duck down chimney...

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Survey of English Dialects recording in Allendale, Northumberland

Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)

Sep-1955

[Side 1] George describes his first experiences as lead miner, compares lack of interest among young miners now and in past, expresses concern at lack of awareness of lead mining terminology, incl. di...

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Survey of English Dialects recording in Longtown, Cumberland

Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)

11 Sep 1955

[Side 1] Rebecca recounts several experiences as midwife, recalls time when young mother and baby died in childbirth before she could assist, describes how woman had had premonition several days earli...

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Sound Recording, East Riding of Yorkshire

Chamberlain, John S

July/August 1961

Mr. Jackson of Wetwang relates items of weatherlore; female informant relates sayings/beliefs regarding marriage and luck; discussion with Mr. Jackson regarding moonlore, weatherlore (animal behaviour...

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