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Dialect recording in Tideswell, Derbyshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
23 Aug 1952
[Side 1] David briefly talks about prize cock, tells anecdote about local farmer who played practical joke on pig-killer at 'supping time' [= drinking time] by putting 'jollop' [= cock's wattle] in hi...
Pig Scraper
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
September 1967
Pig scraper, used for scraping the skin of pigs after slaughter, Leyburn ( Wensleydale). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0587. With ms. notes and catalogue details in the hand of Werner Kiss...
Dialect recording in Waterhead, Lancashire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
26 Nov 1952
[Side 1] Mrs. Schofield explains how to make oven bottom muffins, discusses typical weekly diet in past, describes recipe for Lancashire hotpot. [Side 2] Mrs. Schofield talks about father keeping pig,...
Fish Trap: River Tweed
Sanderson, Stewart (1924-)
Summer 1958
Artificial pool with stakes on the south bank of the River Tweed near Tweedmouth (Northumberland). No information was discovered about the nature of this pool when it was photographed, but it was beli...
Sound Recording, Derbyshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
[May 1956]
Tom Woolley, recorded in Kniveton; gives answers to questions about animal (sheep, lambs, pigs) names; wool/fleece; shearing/clipping; marking (branding); sheep fencing and pens; butchering and the sl...
Mallet for Stunning Pigs
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
Summer 1968
Male informant (probably Jack Lynas) with large mallet, or mall, used for stunning pigs, at Holgate Farm, Hurst Moor ( Arkengarthdale). The mallet was used in conjunction with an iron stunner held aga...
Mallet and Pin for Pig Killing
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
September 1967
Mallet and pin used for pig killing, outside building at Holgate Farm, Hurst Moor ( Arkengarthdale). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0586. With ms. notes and catalogue details in the hand of...
Sheep Stool
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
Summer 1968
Wooden sheep stool, or cradle, used in sheep killing, in a farm building in Muker ( Swaledale). Pole-axe propped against nearby wall. Mounted on Photo File card. With ms. notes.
Pig Stool
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
Summer 1968
Wooden pig stool, or cradle, in barn at Holgate Farm, Hurst Moor ( Arkengarthdale). At the time of photographing, the pig stool was still in use for scraping pigs after slaughter. Mounted on Photo Fil...
Pig Scraping
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
November 1968
Three male members of the Peacock family (butchers) scraping a pig outside, Muker ( Swaledale). The pig carcass is placed on a pig stool ready for scraping. Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0...
Pig Scraping
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
November 1968
Three male members of the Peacock family (butchers) scraping a pig carcass outside, Muker ( Swaledale). One uses a scraper, whilst another holds a jug containing nearly boiling water. Mounted on Photo...
Pig Scraping
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
November 1968
Male member of the Peacock family (butchers) scraping a pig carcass outside, Muker ( Swaledale), using a metal candle-holder with a sharp edge round the base as a pig scraper. Mounted on Photo File ca...