Interview with Edward ('Ned') Maddrell speaking Manx Gaelic
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Date(s): 18 February 1953
Creator(s): Manx Society
Scope & Content: Ned Maddrell in conversation, in Manx, with others. He recites the Lord's Prayer and the Story of the brig 'Lily'. Douglas Faragher does a recitation. General conversation with several people mentioned including Tom the Dipper and Thomas Watterson. Ned tells some stories from his life, including about his grandfather.
Administration / Biographical History: Edward Maddrell, last native speaker of Manx Gaelic (1877-1974). Douglas Faragher, Manx speaker. Leslie Quirk, Manx language student (1914-2004).
This recording was made by Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh (Manx Society) as part of a collection of recordings made on 29 paper tapes from 1951-1953 by members of Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh on a ‘sound mirror’ recording machine. The machine was owned by Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh, purchased for them by member John Gell. Recording sessions usually took place on Sunday afternoon. In most cases speakers were interviewed in their own homes, usually by two or more interviewers.
(Information from Broderick, 'Language Death in the Isle of Man', 1999.)
Language: Manx Gaelic
Extent: 58 min. 31 sec.
Item name: magnetic recording tape
Collection: Sound Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: SA 0013
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.
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