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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...
Dialect recording in Acomb, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A
11 Jul 1939
[Side 1] Joseph, Neil and Albert talk about smoking, different attitudes to smoking, price of baccy [= 'tobacco'], anecdotes about pipe smoking. [Side 2] Joseph, Neil and Albert discuss horses, hens, ...
Dialect recording in Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
Apr 1939
[Side 1] Sarah Ann tells series of anecdotes incl. man who fell ill after using wife's 'bust developer'; Frank recalls seeing cock-fighting in past. [Side 2] Frank, Sarah Ann and Mrs. Barker in conver...