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Dialect recording in Rothbury, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
12 Oct 1938
Charlie recites the tale of a Geordie driving to London and having an accident in heavy traffic, recites description of the local hunt.
"Gypsy Camp"
[1970s]
Copy of a photograph taken in the early 20th century of a mother and her two children in a small Gypsy Traveller encampment at an unknown location, possibly in Herefordshire. Mounted on Photo File car...
Dialect recording in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A
23 Feb 1939
[Side 1] Mr and Mrs. Brown discuss holidays; George Brown and Mrs. Roe talk about recent day trips. [Side 2] rs. Brown, Mr Brown, George, Mrs. Roe, Hunter, Mrs. Cooper and Maggie demonstrate pronuncia...
The Effect of Tourism on a Highland Culture: A Study of Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan
Fisher, Nora M M
1976
A dissertation comprising five chapters. The first presents a brief history and description of the village of Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. The second describes the old culture of the villag...
Dialect recording in Wall, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A
19 Jun 1939
[Side 1] Ned describes his discovery of Roman coins at well, coins taken to local museum (Chesters Roman Fort), recalls carriers coming from Carlisle hiding whisky along main road, lists local public ...
Dialect recording in Belford, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
18 Sep 1952
[Side 1] Fred tells anecdote about journey with grandfather to Newbiggin and Newcastle, remembers sitting on back of bus to avoid embarrassment as grandfather had habit of striking up conversation wit...
Dialect recording in Heywood, Lancashire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
03 Feb 1956
[Side 1] Sam tells series of anecdotes incl. his efforts to trace descendants of local man sent to Botany Bay, describes trip by locals to Belle Vue (former zoo). [Side 2] Sam tells series of anecdote...
Traditional Farm Buildings Excursion
Sanderson, Stewart (1924-)
1967
This file contains papers produced as a guide to an excursion organised for the British Association for the Advancement of Science's Leeds Meeting in September 1967. The excursion took place on 3 Sept...
Mounting Stone
Brunk, Wille
February 1967
Mounting stone outside the Bay Horse Inn, Great Broughton (North Yorkshire). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0342 and LAVC/PHO/P0343. Ms. catalogue details in the hand of Wille Brunk.
Mounting Stone
Brunk, Wille
February 1967
Mounting stone outside the Bay Horse Inn, Great Broughton (North Yorkshire). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0341 and LAVC/PHO/P0343. Ms. catalogue details in the hand of Wille Brunk.
Mounting Stone
Brunk, Wille
February 1967
Mounting stone outside the Bay Horse Inn, Great Broughton (North Yorkshire). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0341 and LAVC/PHO/P0342. Ms. catalogue details in the hand of Wille Brunk.
Survey of English Dialects recording in Youlgreave, Derbyshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
02 Dec 1955
[Side 1] Thomas tells anecdote about woman who complained about his use of 'bluff' [= blinkers] and chain on bull, describes occasion when she tried to obstruct him driving sheep through village. [Sid...