Survey of English Dialects recording in Holmbridge, Yorkshire

Description

[Side 1] Conversation between Haigh, his daughter and Herbert about recent weather, anecdotes about several local characters, including known bodysnatcher. [Side 2] Conversation between Haigh, his daughter and Herbert about local dialect, demonstration of local pronunciation of 'trough' and use of 'thou' in past, discussion about keeping pigs and custom of making 'bedlam' [= type of black pudding] from blood, suet, oatmeal and onions. Note: Recording date 1951-09 noted by ear, 1951-11-06 written on lacquer disc label.

Metadata

Identifier mq7hpyqw
IRN 726696
Class Mark LAVC/SRE/D/2/D319
Level Item
Type of Record Archives - ISAD(G)
Peristent Link http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/mq7hpyqw
Collection(s) Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture
Category Archive
Parent Record English Dialect Sound Recordings (England and Wales)
Creator(s) Dyson, B Ronald
Date Sep 1951
Size and Medium [Side 1] 04 min. 19 sec., [Side 2] 04 min. 02 sec.

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