Record

Ref NoMS 4000/6/1/33/43/C
TitleCD Rom listening copy
LevelItem
Datec. 1971
DescriptionMembers of the Stewart family tell various jokes and riddles.

Track 1: Belle Stewart tells some riddles 2.12 mins

Tracks 2-5: Alec, Belle and Sheila Stewart tell a number of jokes and bawdy riddles

Track 6: Belle Stewart sings a song beginning 'what a grand thing is a shilling' 1.16 mins

Tracks 7-13: Belle Stewart tells a number of jokes and sings some short humorous songs

The remainder of the tape contains recordings of the impressions, thoughts and experiences of people from the Caribbean and Africa who have migrated to England, possibly made for 'The Colony'. They talk about their feelings about England and English culture, the influence of European plantation owners and European culture in the Caribbean, and the racial discrimination they experienced when they tried to find accommodation and work. They talk about their hopes for the future integration, acceptance and success of black communities in England (tracks 14-23).

Total: 1.04.09 mins

Dubber's reference number: PLA KF549C0341380
Extent1
FormatCd-rom
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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