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Survey of English Dialects recording in Great Strickland, Westmorland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
Jul 1955
[Side 1] Bill describes his 'byre' [= cow-shed] and talks about measures to prevent premature birth of calves, cleaning muck out to 'midden' [= muck heap], recalls introduction of regular testing and ...
Survey of English Dialects recording in Stokesley, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
16 Apr 1955
[Side 1] Charles talks about traditional farm practice, briefly mentions ploughing, threshing and describes stacking techniques, compares methods now and in past, recalls long hours with horses before...
Sound Recordings, Yorkshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
1963
Bill Stevenson, recorded in Carleton on the 1 February 1963; talks about his upbringing in Carleton; his father; pig keeping and killing for Christmas; diet; local school; Mischief Night and pranks de...
Sound Recording, Monmouthshire
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009); Parry, David (1937-)
[1960s]
Mr. Padfield, recorded in Crosskeys [undated]; talks about the local landscape and afforestation; boom time for coal mines during World War One; economic slumps and unemployment, dole and soup kitchen...