Sound Recording, South Yorkshire
Description
George Hancock recorded in conversation at home, Sheephill Farm, in the Ringinglow area of Sheffield. Mrs. George Hancock also contributes. Talk of (dairy) farming; Penistone and Bakewell markets; alterations to farm buildings, hygiene inspections; milking (by hand); World War One - conscription/reserved occupation, death of brother in France; family members; schooling in Sheffield; childhood home; singing/singers in local pubs; carol singing and house visiting; Chapel; pub sings at Litton (Derbyshire); sings 'Gallant Hussar' and 'Where is Now the Merry Party?'; talk of brass bands; sings part of 'Barbara Allen'; discussion of 'Rest of the Day's Your Own' and sings fragment; Litton quarrymen's songs; sings 'Ragtime Cowboy Joe' and 'Galway Bay'; talks about singing with his son.
Metadata
| Identifier | zvw1b2vz |
| IRN | 414198 |
| Class Mark | LAVC/SRE/A148r |
| Level | Item |
| Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
| Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/zvw1b2vz |
| Collection(s) | Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture |
| Category | Archive |
| Parent Record | Audiotape Sound Recordings |
| Creator(s) | Russell, Ian |
| Date | 7 August 1972 |
| Size and Medium | 1 x 12.7cm open reel spool, Duration: 89' 04". |