Record

Ref NoMS 4000/5/1/4/3
TitleRecording of Mrs Emily Mary Turner (b.1888) of Wednesbury describing her background and local customs.
LevelFile
Date19 July 1963
DescriptionInterview by Charles Parker and John Fletcher of Mrs Emily Mary Turner (EMT) describing her background and local customs.

Track 1: Duration (min/sec): 0.14 Description of track: [silent start to tape]
Track 2: Duration (min/sec): 3.16 Description of track: EMT describes different way of life in past; poverty, different customs
Track 3: Duration (min/sec): 1.01 Description of track: [daughter] describes briefly cocks kept for sparring
Track 4: Duration (min/sec): 4.43 Description of track: EMT describes living at the Rose Inn, Union Street and bathing; EMT recites 'Little Bessy fell asleep'
Track 5: Duration (min/sec): 1.26 Description of track: EMT describes a temperance meeting for children at Camp Street chapel
Track 6: Duration (min/sec): 3.16 Description of track: talks about children's games and activities; Bonfire Night;
31 October, 'Bite Apple Night'
Track 7: Duration (min/sec): 1.12 Description of track: tells an account of a drunk woman in their pub
Track 8: Duration (min/sec): 2.42 Description of track: talks about the 'death and dividend' club her mother organised approx 3 shillings per year; public houses and churches were a centre for welfare organisations

Total duration: (min/sec): 17.50
Physical DescriptionListening copy: 1 x CD-R serial number PF219 T030 6074
Original tape:
Size: 5" tape reel
Gauge: 1/4" tape (0.625cm)
Speed: 7.5ips (19cm/s);
EQ Curve used: IEC
Track configuration: Half Track Mono
Dubbing Date: 12/02
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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