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Survey of English Dialects recording in Gosforth, Cumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
26 Aug 1954
[Side 1] Ernest talks about traditional farm practice, explains different types of waggon, discusses stacks, sheep dipping and ploughing. [Side 2] Ernest recalls visit to local shoemaker and explains ...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Great Strickland, Westmorland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
Jul 1955
[Side 1] Bill describes his 'byre' [= cow-shed] and talks about measures to prevent premature birth of calves, cleaning muck out to 'midden' [= muck heap], recalls introduction of regular testing and ...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Dolphinholme, Lancashire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
24 May 1954
[Side 1] Bill describes baking oatcakes over open fire with 'spittle' [= wooden baking shovel] and 'cratch' [= drying rack], talks about owners of Wyreside Hall and working with horses, recalls runawa...
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...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Skelton, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
16 Apr 1955
[Side 1] Ronald talks about first jobs on farm, hired by foreman father and worked on several local farms, describes technique for breaking horses in, recalls accidents and injuries incl. occasion whe...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Egton, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
16 Apr 1955
[Side 1] Arthur remembers grandfather mowing by hand with 'lea' [= scythe] 3 acres a day for 10 shillings, describes own mixed farm, comments now specialises in pedigree beef cattle, talks about cattl...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Muker, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
15 Apr 1955
[Side 1] Cooper talks about mowing by hand, explains grass would 'lig' [=] for day before being turned and put into 'lile cock/foot cock' [= small pile of hay], 'lap cock' [= medium-sized pile of hay]...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Borrowby, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
15 Apr 1955
[Side 1] Jack talks about haymaking, cutting clover at 'backend' [= late autumn], discusses farm sizes and farm horses, compares agricultural practice now and in past, remembers father mowing by hand ...
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 Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire. Survey of English Dialects recording in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
27 Oct - 07 Nov 1952
Side 1 recording in Pateley Bridge. Side 2 recording in Horton-in-Ribblesdale. [Side 1] Mrs. Hesselden talks about baking bread, lists ingredients incl. flour, 'lile' [= little] bit of yeast and lard,...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Nafferton, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
14 Apr 1955
[Side 1] Cyril talks about local choir, recalls ploughing and showing horses all round country, explains traditional ploughing technique and terms incl. 'headland' [= strip of unploughed land at end o...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Cawood, Yorkshire
Wright, Peter
10 Mar 1952
[Side 1] William discusses ploughing with horses, talks about masters he worked under, compares wages and working conditions now and in past. [Side 2] Walter talks about working with horses, tells ane...