Talk by John Quilliam about the Manx people and language
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Date(s): after 1967 and before 1979
Scope & Content: John Quilliam introduces the recording as ‘Know your parish’. He talks about Manx peculiarities and novelties; cautiousness of Manx towards strangers due to history of invasion; children’s reactions to strangers in Rushen and Patrick; landscape features which relate to invasion; the kindly Manx character behind initial caution; difficulty non-Manx have in understanding the Manx Gaelic language; difficult place names and surnames; survival of Manx language; Manx words which sound like the thing they describe; Manx words that have no English equivalent; international academic interest in the Manx language; Manx Language Society; language classes attended on the island; cheques in Manx can be cashed on the island.
He gives a summary of further subjects to be discussed in other instalments, including the three legs of Man, the Manx cat, the Loughtan sheep, the Manx Giant and the remains of an ancient faith.
Administration / Biographical History: Part of series broadcast on Manx Radio.
Language: English
Extent: 9 min. 32 sec.
Collection: Sound Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: SA 2019-0053/17
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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