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Peat Spade
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
September 1967
Peat barrow, Muker ( Swaledale). The barrow, at the time of photographing, was in daily use for manure at the Farmers Inn public house, Muker. Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0893. With ms. ...
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...
Gripper Spade
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
Summer 1968
Farmer, Jack Lynas, demonstrating the use of a gripper spade, Holgate Farm, Hurst Moor ( Arkengarthdale). The spade is used for various purposes, including cleaning out drainage. Mounted on Photo File...
Gripper Spade
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
Summer 1968
Farmer, Jack Lynas, demonstrating the use of a gripper spade, Holgate Farm, Hurst Moor ( Arkengarthdale). The spade is used for various purposes, including cleaning out drainage. Mounted on Photo File...
Sound Recording, North Yorkshire
Somerville, Nicola M
[1979/1980]
Ken Morland and John Slater, recorded in conversation in Bishop Monkton by Mr. Morland's son [for Nicola Somerville]. The talk is of catching rabbits with ferrets; a local farmer; pheasants and partri...
Sound Recordings, North Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
[1960-1980]
Compilation of Survey of English Dialects fieldwork recordings (copies) for Yorkshire locations 6Y9, 11, 13-17, 19-20. The original recordings were made by Stanley Ellis in 1952, 1953 and 1955. The da...
Sheepwashing, Thornton Rust (North Yorkshire)
June 1965
Film taken during a visit by various members of Institute of Dialect and Folk Life Studies (IDFLS) staff to Thornton Rust ( Wensleydale) to record farmers washing sheep in Outgang Beck. The custom of ...
Horse and Water Cart
[1970s]
Copy of a photograph taken in the early 20th century of farmer, Mr. R. Easterly, with a horse harnessed to a water cart in the yard of a farm in the Driffield area (East Riding of Yorkshire). The wate...
Sound Recordings, North Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009); Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
[1960-1980]
Compilation of Survey of English Dialects fieldwork recordings (copies) for North Yorkshire locations 6Y3-8. The majority of the original recordings were made by Stanley Ellis, in 1952 and 1955. Harol...
Sound Recordings, Salop and Staffordshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009); Barry, Michael V (1935-)
[1966-1980]
Compilation of Survey of English Dialects fieldwork recordings (copies) for Salop locations 11Sa9-11, and Staffordshire 12St1-4. The original recordings were made in 1955 and 1966. The date when this ...
Sound Recordings, Powys
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009); Parry, David (1937-)
[1960s]
[Collector announcement (Ellis)]; Mr. ?Richards, recorded outside in Llanafan-fawr [undated]; talks about the electricity supply to the area; fire grates in local houses; peat burning; local dwellings...
Sound Recording, North Yorkshire
Sullivan, Keith Frederick
2 April 1976
[Collector announcement]; Fred Lynley, recorded at home in Rosedale Abbey; talks about miners' cottages; changes in farming methods; peat digging and turf as fuel; local employment; cost of living; le...