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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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