This week I ended up on BBC Radio Lancashire talking about textiles, Lancashire Folk and an old 78rpm record. I have absolutely no connection with Lancashire and the textile industry (as far as I know) so this was a bit of a surprise. The only link was a 1950’s 78rpm record called ‘Lancashire Speaks’ which […]
‘Lancashire Speaks’ (issued by Cyril Lord). Textile Workers Voices 1950’s style.
I’ve just found this 78rpm vinyl recording of Lancashire textile workers. It’s called ‘Lancashire Speaks’ and was issued as record by Cyril Lord sometime in the 1950’s (I think). I don’t have a 78 rpm record player so the exact nature and quality of the recording in a bit of a mystery. The best I […]
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