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Survey of English Dialects recording in Clun, Shropshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009); Sykes, Donald Richard
Jan 1955
[Side 1] George recalls almost drowning in local pool, remembers anglers frequently coming from Birmingham in past, comments pool now drained, reflects on favourite jobs on farm, incl. 'a-striking out...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire
04 Jan 1955
[Side 1] Frank recalls catching particularly impressive hare, describes skinning and curing hare. [Side 2] Frank talks about sheep farming, incl. lambing, dipping, shearing, taking to market, describ...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Uffington, Berkshire
May 1959
[Side 1] George tells anecdote about selling cow to local farmer, recalls negotiating share of profit, describes typical feed and routine for cattle in past. [Side 2] George compares farming now and ...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Earl's Croome, Worcestershire
12 Dec 1955
[Side 1] George talks about farm workers' daily intake of cider during haymaking in past, recalls farmer making 30 or 40 'hogshead' [= cask] each year and carrying two buckets on yoke and half-pint 'h...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Eastoft, Lincolnshire. Survey of English Dialects recording in Saxby All Saints, Lincolnshire
10-11 Jan 1952
[Side 1] Mr Greenside and Thomas tell series of anecdotes about local preachers. Note: Recording date 1952-01-11 noted by ear, 1951-01-18 written on lacquer disc label. [Side 2] Harry recalls an inc...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Melsonby, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
01 Nov 1952
[Side 1] Jack tells amusing anecdote about winning sweepstake to guess size of two prize turnips: wet Friday afternoon at quarry so headed 'hame' [= home], changed into night 'claes' [= clothes] and s...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Great Chesterford, Essex. Survey of English Dialects recording in Belchamp Walter, Essex
May-Jun 1958
[Side 1] George recalls mowing by hand and reflects on gradual mechanisation of harvesting incl. reaping machine, self-tier and combine harvester, explains how to make 'withe' [= pliable band/tie made...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Stogumber, Somerset
Jul 1956
[Side 1] Fred talks about making cider, reflects on impact of price of apples on farmer's willingness to make cider, discusses own orchard and smallholding, recalls pleasure of eating home-cured hams ...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Read, Lancashire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
05 Mar 1954
[Side 1] Jim outlines typical year in sheep farming, incl. details of 'tupping' time [= mating time], use of 'raddle' [= red dye used to brand sheep], lambing time, 'provand' [= fodder], sale of fat l...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Alton, Staffordshire
04 Jan 1955
[Side 1] Lewis tells anecdotes about local farmer who had reputation for trying to fleece customers, describes how he tried to convince publican to pay him twice for delivery and recalls when he charg...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Great Barford, Bedfordshire
Jan 1958
[Side 1] William mentions War Ag [= War Agricultural Executive Committee] wanted him to lead team of men for draining land during World War 1 but farmer refused permission, describes years of experien...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Walton on the Hill, Surrey
10 May 1952
[Side 1] Ted recalls shooting buzzard in 1906 which was subsequently mounted and later recorded at Manor House, describes typical year as gamekeekper from rearing to shooting season and rabbiting. [S...