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Dialect recording in Morebattle, Roxburghshire
Dieth, Eugen (1893-1956); Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
23 Aug 1939
[Side 1] Mr Currie tells an anecdote about a minister seeking selection for the local kirk, general discussion of local flower show, leeks, barley soups, scabious. [Side 2] Mr Currie recites the story...
Dialect recording in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland. Dialect recording in Wooler, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
17 Sep 1952
Side 1 recording in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Side 2 recording in Wooler.[Side 1] Eleanor, Hunter and Rose talk about about fishing locally, discussion about father leading strike. [Side 2] John tells amu...
Dialect recording in Falstone, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
Jul 1938
Adam recalls parents' diamond wedding, remembers mother's pride at receiving telegram from King, reflects on changes in Falstone, describes community spirit in past, recalls missing school to join fox...
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...
Dialect recording in Belford, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975)
21 Jul 1938
[Side 1] John and Dod reflect on changes at Post Office since starting work in 1904; anecdote about collecting Bamburgh Post, dark and 'teeming' [= raining heavily], lost oil lamp and cycled into 'muc...
Dialect recording in Capheaton, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A
13 Jun 1939
[Side 1] Matthew and William discuss demise of miller trade, express preference for beer brewed with barley hops, discuss rise of poultry trade; anecdote about ducks. [Side 2] Conversation between W.R...
Dialect recording in Wall, Northumberland
Orton, Harold (1898-1975); Lenihan, J M A
13 Jun 1939
[Side 1] Conversation between Mr Maugham and Ned about breeding sheep dogs, dairy farming and local character who was horse dealer. [Side 2] Conversation between Matthew and William about milling corn...