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Ladies' choir sing 'Ellan Vannin' and William Cubbon tells the story of the Kaighens at Ballakaighen

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Date(s): 1949

Creator(s): Manx Museum

Scope & Content: Ladies' choir, winner of the Ramsey Music Festival 1949, conducted by Mrs May Cowley, sings 'Ellan Vannin' on 30 October 1949.

At 3 min. 32 sec. William Cubbon, former Director of the Manx Museum tells the story of the Kaighens at Ballakaighen.

Administration / Biographical History: This recording was made for the Manx Folk Life Survey.

William Cubbon (1865-1995) was a Director of the Manx Museum.

Language: English

Extent: 25 min. 16 sec.

Item name: magnetic tape

Collection: Sound Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: SA 0080

Access conditions: All reasonable attempt has been made by Manx National Heritage to trace and request permission (where needed) from the copyright holder(s) in this sound recording. If however you think you are a rights holder then please contact Manx National Heritage.

Subject tags : #UOSH, #UOSHManxFolkLifeSurvey

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William Cubbon’s story if the Kaighans was absolutely fascinating. Is it possible to download a written version? Although my recent family was from Ballabeg, there are Kaighans not far back in our family. - Janet BEETON (nee Clague) Report this

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