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A Phonological Study of the Dialects of Hebden Bridge, Lumbutts and Todmorden in Upper Calderdale
Patchett, John H
1980
M.A. (Dialectology) dissertation presenting the findings of an investigation of the dialects of Hebden Bridge, Lumbutts and Todmorden in Upper Calderdale. These findings are based on data collected th...
Some of the Festivals Celebrated in Mauritius
Bhayat, Farouk
1975
A description of (religious) festivals observed on the island of Mauritius. The study includes an introduction to the island and its people, followed by sections on the Chinese New Year, Hindu, Tamil,...
Anglo-Saxon Homeland Map
[1950s-1960s]
Map from an unidentified publication, titled 'The Home of the English', showing the traditional view (i.e. according to Bede) of the original homelands of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes.
Illustrations
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
[1958-1965]
This sub-subseries contains the illustrative items Harold Orton used to accompany his lectures and talks. This includes compilation files of Questionnaire response book pages, locality and word maps, ...
Folklore Correspondence
Green, Anthony E (1943-)
1980-1982
This file contains correspondence between Tony Green and various correspondents concerning a variety of folk customs and beliefs. The file includes correspondence accompanying an article extracted fro...
Sound Recordings, South Yorkshire
Russell, Ian
June 1971
Charles Green singing at home in Dungworth, near Sheffield. Recorded 10 June 1971. [Tr. 8]. This session concludes on tape LAVC/SRE/A123r (AC048, Tr. 4). Billy Perkins singing and talking at home in...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Ronague, Isle of Man
Barry, Michael V (1935-)
Nov 1958
[Side 1] Amanda talks about local farms and farmhouses, recalls open fireplace in childhood home, remembers trips by horse and cart to collect ling for fire, describes apparatus for cooking and baking...
The pronunciation of English in Cannock, Staffordshire : a socio-linguistic survey of an urban speech-community
Heath, Christopher D
1980
Bibliography: p.138-139. - Includes index.
Guide to the collection illustrating the prehistory of Wales
Grimes, W F; National Museum of Wales
1939
Second ed. published in 1951 under title: The prehistory of Wales. At head of title: Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Cymru. National Museum of Wales. Bibliography: p. 237-240.
Dales Farmstead
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
May 1962
Dales farmstead at Summersgill ( Wharfedale), with stone farmhouse and barn adjoining in one long building.
SED Word Map: Donkey
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
[Mid 1960s-mid 1970s]
Experimental printed word map, completed in ms., for SED question III.13.16, Donkey, mapping responses Ass, Moke, Mokus, Neddy, and Nirrup. The map was compiled by Harold Orton, and is dated February ...