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occupations18
implements, utensils etc10
community life9
play9
buildings8
culture7
handicraft6
material culture6
textile industry6
agriculture5

Top 10: People and organisations

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Hanna, Sam (1903-1996)4
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)4
Chapman, Mr2
Malden, John2
Blackburn, Margaret1
Brook, Glen1
Burdekin, J.1
Bushby, Lawrence1
Day, Fred1
Franklin, John1

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Basketmaking: Burdekin's Workshop

Malden, John

October 1971

General view of the upper floor of the workshop at Burdekin's Baskets, Flushdyke, near Ossett (West Yorkshire), showing basketmakers weaving laundry baskets in the foreground, and an Orkney chair in t...

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Oral History: Associations, Workshops, Conferences

1969-1977

Leaflet on oral history and the Regional Oral History Office at the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley; printed review of the Oral History Micropublication Plan at the Butler Library...

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Willow-Growing and Basket-Making in Mawdesley, Lancashire

Blackburn, Margaret

1978

M.A. study of the willow-growing and basket-making industry in Mawdesley, Lancashire. Volume One outlines the history and organisation of the industry, and details working conditions, the training of ...

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Ropemaking: Hay Cow Band
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Ropemaking: Hay Cow Band

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

June 1964

Male plaiting a cowband from six strands of hayband, in a workshop in Sedbusk ( Wensleydale). Mounted on Photo File card. With ms. note. Card 1 in a series of 4.

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Making a Hay Rake
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Making a Hay Rake

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

1964

Farmer and hayrake maker, Mr. F. J. Sedwick, cutting and sharpening the teeth of hayrake made of ash wood in his workshop, Spice Gill ( Dentdale). Mounted on Photo File card. With typed note. Card 1 i...

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Sound Recordings, North Yorkshire and Leicestershire

Paxton, N Sally

1976

Glen Brook recorded in conversation in his workshop in Healaugh, whilst working [on ?horseshoes]. Recorded 29 June 1976. [Tr. 1]

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Sound Recording, West Yorkshire

Malden, John

23 July 1971

J. Burdekin of Burdekin's Baskets, recorded in his workshop in Ossett; describes how to make a laundry hamper, talks about the properties of cane, apprentices and keeping willow damp [male and female ...

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Ram's Horn Violin Bridge
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Ram's Horn Violin Bridge

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

June 1964

Mr. Chapman of Sedbusk ( Wensleydale) making a violin bridge from ram's horn, outside his home/workshop. He saws through the horn to form a rough pattern of the violin bridge. Mounted on Photo File ca...

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Ram's Horn Violin Bridge
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Ram's Horn Violin Bridge

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

June 1964

Mr. Chapman of Sedbusk ( Wensleydale) making a violin bridge from ram's horn, outside his home/workshop. He saws through the horn to form a rough pattern of the violin bridge. A dolly stick (laundry i...

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Brushmaking
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Brushmaking

Hanna, Sam (1903-1996)

[1960s]

Brushmaker fitting bristles into a brush head, in his workshop, Burnley (Lancashire). This photograph is possibly a photographic still from Sam Hanna's film, 'The Brushmaker'. Mounted on Photo File ca...

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Brushmaking

Hanna, Sam (1903-1996)

[1960s]

Brushmaker cutting the head of a brush with a stock knife, in his workshop, Burnley (Lancashire). This photograph is possibly a photographic still from Sam Hanna's film, 'The Brushmaker'. Mounted on P...

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Staverton Bridge (Folk Group)

Staverton Bridge (Folk Group)

1973-1975

This file contains papers relating to the folk music group Staverton Bridge, a professional trio of folklorists/musicians ( Tish Stubbs, Paul Wilsonand Sam Richards) specialising in the performance of...

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