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Miscellaneous Publishers
Sanderson, Stewart (1924-)
1971-1976
Correspondence between Stewart Sanderson and various publishers regarding the production of 'The Linguistic Atlas of England' (LAE). This includes correspondence with J. G. O'Kane at Liverpool Univers...
Folklife Papers
Bringéus, Nils-Arvid
[1960-1972]
This file contains a typed paper, 'Svensk Folklivsforskning : Några Utvecklingslinjer' [undated - 1960s], on developments in Folk Life Studies in Sweden; and a typed paper, 'Gåsskötsel: Ett Diskuss...
The Living Dialect of Middlewich (Cheshire)
Littlemore, Michael J
1973
A study of the dialect spoken in Middlewich in Cheshire, based on fieldwork data gathered during conversations with three local informants [in 1972].
Appleby Horse Fair
Caunce, Stephen
1972
This file contains a photocopy of an ms. paper by Stephen Caunce, consisting of an account of a visit to the last day of Appleby Horse Fair in June 1972 ([5] leaves). The account includes descriptions...
Animal Sports
1972-1973
This file contains J. N. P. Watson's article, 'Lakeland's Oldest Hunt', on the Melbreak Hunt, extracted from 'Country Life' (19 October 1972), pp. 944-945; and a photocopy of a cutting on the bull rin...
Auctions
1967-1972
This file contains items relating to auctions and auction houses, and includes Stella Margetson's article on old London auction rooms, extracted from 'Country Life' (16 November 1967), pp. 1267-1270; ...
Wooden Industries
1959-1974
This file contains extracts and cuttings on boat-building, hurdle-making and other industries centred on wood, including D. Phillips Birt's article, 'Last Days of the Wooden Boat', extracted from 'Cou...
Crime
[1972-1983]
This file contains items on criminal activities, including highway robbery and coining. This includes an ms note from Ivor Clissold to Tony Green describing a custom undertaken on leaving prison, coll...
Woodworkers' Tools
1972-1973
This file contains typed correspondence from W. L. Goodman to Stewart Sanderson and Tony Green on the terminology of woodworkers' tools from the 16th and 17th centuries (23 December 1972 - 6 April 197...
Agricultural Equipment, Etc.
1969-1979
This file contains items on aspects of agriculture, with a focus on the kinds of tools, equipment and machinery used in farming. This includes a printed diagram and key to the parts of the old Wolds p...
Street Cries of London
Beels, Gillian Rosemary
1972
A study of the cries of London street traders, divided into two parts. The first traces the history and development of street cries, whilst the second considers the situation existing in 1972. The lat...
Sound Recording, Somerset
Ihalainen, Ossi
July 1972
Jack Spencer, recorded at home in Westhay on 15 July 1972; describes haymaking, including raking, work breaks, harnessing horses, loading waggons, drink, rick making, dinner time, food, tea, evening w...