Sound Recordings, Derbyshire
Description
Jack Kay recorded in his home in Marsh Lane, talking about Norfolk Market in Sheffield and copies of song books (Rogers) seen on a stall there; reference to a Whitsuntide hymn sheet; informant's involvement in the Derby Tup play - describes the costume, the play and recites some of the words; reference to the Old Horse play (sings the chorus from this); talk of pub singing contests and local characters; sings 'Grand Old Oak'; reference to the poet Thomas Hood; childhood recollections of Christmas mummers - night performance, concertina accompaniment [in Marsh Lane, c. 1910/1920]. Recorded 28 October 1970. [Tr. 2] A pub singing session recorded in The George, Marsh Lane. Includes the singing of Arthur Turner, conversation with Roger Kay and an unidentified woman [Mary ?]. Roger Kay recites part of the 'Sheffield Ship Canal' and 'Poor Old Horse'; reference also to his brother Jack, and to Osbert Sitwell. Recorded 25 October 1970. [Tr. 3]
Metadata
| Identifier | tp1q1ftx |
| IRN | 414178 |
| Class Mark | LAVC/SRE/A128r |
| Level | Item |
| Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
| Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/tp1q1ftx |
| Collection(s) | Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture |
| Category | Archive |
| Parent Record | Audiotape Sound Recordings |
| Creator(s) | Russell, Ian |
| Date | 25 October 1970 - 28 October 1970 |
| Size and Medium | 1 x 12.7cm open reel spool, Duration: 60' 04". |