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Faroese Landscape
1965
View of the landscape on Sandøy (Faroe Islands). The view looks towards steep, terraced hill slopes topped by a rocky outcrop. Dwelling houses on the edge of a small village can be seen towards the f...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Holmbridge, Yorkshire
Dyson, B Ronald
Jul 1953
[Side 1] Bill and George recall several donkeys in past, discuss impressive age and durability of donkeys, tell series of anecdotes about buying and selling donkeys, recall children 'laking [= playing...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Thropton, Northumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
14 Feb 1953
[Side 1] Jimmy describes hunting with dogs, recalls incidents losing several dogs in fights with foxes and badgers. [Side 2] Jimmy recalls losing dogs hunting foxes, describes incident where he had to...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Hilton, Shropshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
Jan 1955
[Side 1] Ted recalls driving with four horses was common sight locally, talks about ploughing with horses, explains technique, compares local practice with Bridgnorth. [Side 2] Ted recalls ploughing w...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Sheepy Magna, Leicestershire
03 May 1956
[Side 1] George stresses variety important for young farm workers, discusses different types of horse plough, recalls local farmer struggling to use swing plough on heavy soil, discusses dairy farming...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Llanellen, Monmouthshire
09 Dec 1955
[Side 1] Bill talks about badger baiting, describes typical layout of 'earth' [= badger's den], comments foxes often take over 'berry' [= rabbit burrow] or earth but smell of fox usually forces badger...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Lutton, Lincolnshire
08 Jan 1952
[Side 1] Dick and Jinnie recall early married life and houses in village they have lived in, Jinnie comments got married with only shilling to their name and still has receipt for first furniture. [S...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Coniston, Lancashire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
Jun 1954
[Side 1] Boss and Tom talk about being recorded for the Survey, discuss previous night's visit by fieldworker. [Side 2] Boss and Tom share memories of quarrying and work in copper mine, anecdotes abou...
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 Codicote, Hertfordshire
Mar 1958
[Side 1] Amos describes shock of grandmother's pockets being emptied after she died suddenly in Red Lion, describes transport in past, incl. three-wheeled bicycle and penny farthing, recalls lodger ha...
Survey of English Dialects recording in North Elmham, Norfolk
01 Feb 1957
[Side 1] Edward talks about local wildlife, explains difference between 'mouse-hunter' [= small weasel], stoat, weasel and vole, recalls first encounter with black vole when setting snares by dyke, ta...
Survey of English Dialects recording in South Clifton, Nottinghamshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
Dec 1956
[Side 1] Jack talks about River Trent, discusses height of tides, recalls ferry across to North Clifton, describes various flood defences now and in past. [Side 2] Jack discusses mowing by hand and pl...