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Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)1
Jacobson, James (1877-)1
Lenihan, J M A1
Mosscrop, Thomas (1877-)1
Nichol, Willie1
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Orton, Harold (1898-1975)1
Thompson, William (1873-)1
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Dialect recording in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A

05 Jun 1939

[Side 1] Brief discussion of new road, description of working conditions in quarry, cutting by hand, working in hot weather. [Side 2] Comparison of working conditions and wages at quarry and on farm (...

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Alfred Williams Collection: Index

[1960s-1970s]

This file contains a photocopy of a typed index to the Alfred Williams Collection of Folk Songs at Swindon Reference Library, collected in the early 20th century. The index was compiled by Frank Pursl...

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Survey of English Dialects recording in Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland

Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)

21 Mar 1953

[Side 1] Thomas describes in detail how to make cartwheel, explains components, incl. 'nave' [= wooden block at centre of wheel to which spokes are attached and through which axle runs], spokes, 'fell...

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