Series Introduction: Cumbria - History, Tale and Song
10/15/20 • 25 min
In this, our series introduction, we look at some snap shots of Cumbrian history, talk to Taffy Thomas - the UKs first story telling laureate about Cumbrian folktales and Dr Sue Allan, an expert in Cumbrian music. We hear our first Cumbrian folktale 'The Last Wolf of England' and discuss perceptions of the North.
Our interviews have been recorded over the phone as of lockdown rules.
Additional music by Marc Nellis @nuancemarc
In this, our series introduction, we look at some snap shots of Cumbrian history, talk to Taffy Thomas - the UKs first story telling laureate about Cumbrian folktales and Dr Sue Allan, an expert in Cumbrian music. We hear our first Cumbrian folktale 'The Last Wolf of England' and discuss perceptions of the North.
Our interviews have been recorded over the phone as of lockdown rules.
Additional music by Marc Nellis @nuancemarc
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All interviews were recorded by phone in the 2020 lockdown.
Additional music by Marc Nellis @nuancemarc
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