Back home in the shade after a day of sharing some of the recordings from the North West Sound Archives out and about in Clitheroe. It was certainly a hot experience, I had to break off part way through to get sun cream which I had forgotten to put on.
Just a quick refelction on the day, I have had well over 50 conversations about the archives. About a third of the people I talked to were aware of the archives, although recognition was good amongst local people. I've played a range of clips, which genuinely moved and entertained people. At the top of the requests were- tips on black pudding making, the best potatoes for chips and how to catch a greased pig. The best potato was a cause of lively debate! I recorded some responses including the point that the age of the potato is important in chip making, and memories of dripping on fried bread.
I have also made some great contacts that I hope can lead to some donations. I have a card from a dialect poet from Bacup, and talked to a man who used to run a local talking newspaper.
One of the things I have been touched by today is how passionate people are about local history and culture. Often these things are portrayed as being somehow niche concerns or luxury extras. One man I talked to said, 'You need to know your past to know your present and future. You need to know where you are coming from to know where you are going.'
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