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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)3
Barry, Michael V (1935-)2
Riley, NoëL2
Allen, Charlie (1879-1879)1
Berntsen, Howard N1
Cox, Mr Frank1
Dunton, Mr W1
Dunton, Mrs1
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)1
Francis, W Nelson (1910-2002)1

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Victorian do-it-yourself : handicrafts and pastimes of the 1880s

Wiseman, E J; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

[1976]

Includes extracts from Amateur work, illustrated (1881-1891).

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Sound Recordings, England

Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009); Barry, Michael V (1935-); Francis, W Nelson (1910-2002)

[1960s]

Compilation of extracts from field recordings made between 1953 and 1959 as part of the Survey of English Dialects, dubbed and edited from gramophone disc copies by Reg Ross of the University of Leeds...

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Sound Recordings, Berkshire, Surrey, Essex and West Sussex

Barry, Michael V (1935-)

1959

[Collector announcement]; Charles Allen, recorded in West Ilsley; talks about ploughing with horses; ploughing with tractors; compares past and present; describes a working day on the farm; the villag...

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The accomplished lady : a history of genteel pursuits c. 1660-1860

Riley, Noël; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

2017

Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-453) and index. Introduction -- 1. A woman's lot -- 2. educating a lady -- 3. Reading and literary pursuits -- 4. Cards, indoor games and theatricals -...

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The accomplished lady : a history of genteel pursuits c. 1660-1860 (c.2)

Riley, Noël; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

2017

Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-453) and index. Introduction -- 1. A woman's lot -- 2. educating a lady -- 3. Reading and literary pursuits -- 4. Cards, indoor games and theatricals -...

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Sound Recordings, Essex

Berntsen, Howard N

1959-1961

Arthur Wapling, recorded in East Mersea; talks about farming methods; ploughing with horses - describes a stetch, dividing the field, (water) furrows and drainage; modern day farming - compares workin...

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