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"AIDS Quilt Songbook" audio cassette

circa 1993

Collection of commercial audio cassettes 'Somerset & Dorset Railway Memories'

1985-1997

Audio cassette, recording of locomotives operating on the last day before the closure of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway line

1966-03-05

Collection of interviews with workers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway line

1984-1999

Programme Effects Generator tape cassette

1967

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

Audio cassette, Mrs V E Coleman interviewed by Mr A. G. Self

1977-08-31

Audio cassette, 'Alf's Teeth' produced for British Rail Red Star parcels services

1985-11

Audio cassette, Mr W.J. Best, Mr. F.R. Lodge, Mr E. Childs of Holloway White Allom Ltd interviewed by Mr A. G. Self

1977-09-09

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

Radio Manchester Audio Recording

1980-1989

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

Cassette tape, complimentary, British Rail, entitled ‘Paying the Piper’, words and music for the traveller from Barry Took and British Rail, boxed with Barry Took autograph, copyright 1986, 193mm x 121mm x 20mm.

Barry Took Paying the Piper

1986
Cassette tape, magnetic tape in plastic casing with plastic box and card insert, 'The Farewell Party', comedy starring John Wells, written and produced by Infomericals for British Rail Red Star parcels services. Summarised "After thirty years of service to Plotkins, the trusty old despatch manager is retiring. Unfortunately, when the vino flows, so does the veritas." Recorded before a live audience on 22 Nov. 1985.

Audio cassette, 'The Farewell Party' produced for British Rail Red Star parcels services

1985-11
Cassette tape, magnetic tape in plastic casing with plastic box and card insert, 'Hancock's Parcel Service', comedy starring Trevor Bannister as Tony Hancock, written and produced by Infomericals for British Rail Red Star parcels services. Summarised "Anthony Aloysius Hancock has set himself up in opposition to Red Star. Unfortunately his trained carrier pigeons have ideas above their station." Recorded before a live audience on 22 Nov. 1985.

Audio cassette, 'Hancock's Parcel Service' produced for British Rail Red Star parcels services

1985-11
Audio cassette, John Gilks (Ryedale Audio Visual Enterprise Ltd) interviewing George Lee, signalman, on 22 June 1984, recording made for the Friends of the National Railway Museum. The interview focuses on the operation of the Goole Swing Bridge.

Audio cassette ‘Goole Swing Bridge: J.S. Gilks talks to signalman George Lee about the operation of the bridge’

1984-06-22
Audio cassette ‘Eavesdrop on 600 years of Highland History: The life and legend of the West Highland Line’ produced by ScotRail Advertising, made and released around 2000. It is an audio compilation recounting the history of the West Highland Line, between Glasgow and Mallaig, using spoken words, sound effects and songs.

Audio cassette 'Eavesdrop on 600 years of Highland History' by ScotRail

1997-2004
Audio cassette, edited compilation of oral history interviews extracts, where interviewees talk about their railway work experience in the 1950s and 1960s.

Audio cassette, compilation of oral history extracts, railway staff experiences in the 1950s and 1960s

1980-1995
Audio cassette, oral history recording, Bill Coomer talking to Fred Andrews, recorded in 1990. Bill Coomer talks about his career at Bailey Gate Crossing, on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Bill Coomer talking to Fred Andrews

1990
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Chummy Andrews, Will Locke and other participants, recorded at Mike Palmer's home in Edington, recorded by Heather and Peter Foster on 7 November 1981. The interviewees talk about their memories and careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, collective oral history interview of Somerset and Dorset railway staff recorded at Edington by Heather and Peter Foster

1981-11-07
Two audio cassettes, recorded by John Jameson, likely in his own home. The audiocassette marked ' Vague chatter leading to personal reminiscences' was recorded in 1984. John Jameson talks about his childhood in Manchester, in 1910s-1920s, as well as being a young teacher in a school located in the slum area of Manchester in the 1930s. He also talks about his own father (David Jameson), his career as a signalman for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, who was nearly deaf and almost caused incident in 1910s-1920s. The second audiocassette, recorded around 1980-1985, is a recorded conversation between John Jameson and Ken Allan, about the opposition to the Whitby Railway closures. John and Ken participated to the anti-closure campaign of the lines to Whitby. Ken Allan was the Clerk to Whitby Urban District Council.

Oral history recordings with John Jameson

1980-1985
Audio cassette ‘Cuneo: Railway painter of the century talking to Narisa Chakra’ published by Richard Lucraft Limited in 1990. This audio cassette was likely released to accompany the book ‘Terrence Cuneo: railway painter of the century’ by Narisa Chakra (London : New Cavendish Books, 1990; ISBN 0904568741), as insert inside the case refers to book pages on specific posters and paintings.

Audio cassette 'Cuneo: Railway painter of the century talking to Narisa Chakra'

1990
Audio cassette, copy of a 25 minutes extract from BBC Radio 4 programme 'Down Your Way' broadcast on 22 February 1976. In this extract, the presenter, Brian Johnston, who is visiting Shildon for this specific broadcast, is interviewing Jeff Brecknell (Shildon railway works manager), as well as David Kell, Ethel Malcolm, Cecil Atwood, Bill Giles, Frank Thompson and Charlie Raine. Detailed content: Introduction: Shildon, population 15000, between Darlington and Bishop Auckland, first railway town, industries, countryside around [00:01:10] British Rail Engineering Works; interview with Works’s Manager Jeff Brecknell (JB), 58 acre site, 11 acres covered, 2600 staff, repair and make wagons, freight works entirely, modern wagon design, workforce background, family atmosphere, site of place where first passenger train in the World left (1825), why Shildon, first passenger train details, details of engine Locomotion, details of Timothy Hackworth, Timothy Hackworth’s house/museum details; [00:06:00] interview with David Kell (DK), writer of the song The Iron Road; song written with a friend from the group Geordie Penker, explanation of “Penker”, DK works in Accounts section at the Works, family background, memories of 150th Celebrations, DK runs Methodist Youth Club, little socially for young people, boxing club in Shildon; [00:09:40] interview with Miss Ethel Malcolm, ex-school mistress, employed from 1922, seeing miners in the town, memories of father (a miner), memories of children, boot fund for children, memories of depression, fun in the classroom; [00:13:30] interview with Cecil Atwood (CA), Managing Director of paint factory; view from factory includes first railway station in the World, 750 employees, mostly local people, reasons CA has a paint factory, types of paint produced, views about Shildon, interest in horses, show jumping and horse racing links, horse breeding details [00:17:50] interview with Bill Giles, a railway man, pigeon breeder, details of breeding, pigeon fanciers in the North-East, racing pigeons; [00:20:00] interview with Frankie Thompson, a railway man, whippet Club member, whippet racing details, whippet sizes [00:21:10] interview with Charlie Raine, entertainer, ex-boxer, Railway Championship boxing winner, decline in number of boxers, experience as a comedian, singing of George Roby’s song “In other Words”, memories of George Roby, performances now [00:25:32] [end of recording]

Audio cassette, copy of BBC Radio 4 programme 'Down Your Way' on Shildon

1976
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Will Locke, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond, likely between 1990 and 1999 (session 1 of 3). Will Locke talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Will Locke interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 1 of 3)

1990-1999
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Ted Drew, Percy Curtis and George Lydford, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond in 1984. Ted Drew (shunter), Percy Curtis (permanent way inspector) and George Lydford (booking clerk) talk about their respective roles at Sturminster Newton, on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Ted Drew, Percy Curtis and George Lydford interviewed by Alan Hammond

1984
Audio cassette, recording of a talk by Jem Harrison, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond at Wells, on 15 June 1995 (session 7 of 7). This session especially covers Highbridge.

Audio cassette, recorded talk by Jem Harrison (session 7 of 7)

1995-06-15
Audio cassette, recording made during Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust 1993 Reunion at Washford (session 3 of 3), by Alan Hammond on 15 August 1993. Recording likely to include memories from staff of the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust 1993 Reunion at Washford (session 3 of 3

1993-08-15
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Gordon Hatchen, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 1st December 1990. Gordon Hatchen talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Gordon Hatchen interviewed by Alan Hammond

1990-12-01
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Will Locke, Eric Elford, Fred Fisher (cleaner at Bath), Gordon Hatcher, Les Willsher, Paul Fry and John Walker, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond in 1992, likely at Minehead. The interviewees talk about their memories and careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, collective oral history interview of Somerset and Dorset railway staff recorded by Alan Hammond

1992
Audio cassette, recording of a lecture by Paul Fry, recorded by Alan Hammond on 31st January 1994 (tape 1 of 2).

Audio cassette, recorded talk by Paul Fry (tape 1 of 2)

1994-01-31
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Cyril Beale, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 17 January 1995 in Bridgwater. Cyril Beale talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Cyril Beale interviewed by Alan Hammond

1995-01-17
Audio cassette, recording with Alan Hammond, likely recorded by himself between 1990 and 1999. Alan Hammond, author and former staff of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway, talks about his memories of the line.

Audio cassette, "The Somerset & Dorset Railway, 'Swift & Delightful'" recording with Alan Hammond

1990-1999
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Mr and Mrs Cook, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond, likely between 1990 and 1999. Mr and Mrs Cook talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Mr and Mrs Cook interviewed by Alan Hammond

1990-1999
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Arthur Barnett, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond at Oakhill Brewery, likely between 1990 and 1999. Arthur Barnett talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Arthur Barnett interviewed by Alan Hammond

1990-1999
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Keith Barrett, Bob Downes and Maurice Miles, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond, in April 1999 at Edington. Keith Barrett, Bob Downes and Maurice Miles talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Keith Barrett, Bob Downes and Maurice Miles interviewed by Alan Hammond

1999-04
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Percy Hobbs, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 29 September 1990 (session 1 of 4). Percy Hobbs talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Percy Hobbs interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 1 of 4)

1990-09-29
Audio cassette, recording made during Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust 1995 Reunion at Washford (session 1 of 2), by Alan Hammond on 13 August 1995. Recording likely to include memories from staff of the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust 1995 Reunion at Washford (session 1 of 2)

1995-08-13
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Sam Lane and Chummy Andrews, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 8 September 1990. Sam Lane and Chummy Andrews talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Sam Lane and Chummy Andrews interviewed by Alan Hammond

1990-09-08
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 2nd December 1994 (session 5 of 13). Frank Staddon talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Frank Staddon interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 5 of 13)

1994-12-02
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 8 December 1995 (session 8 of 13). Frank Staddon talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Frank Staddon interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 8 of 13)

1995-12-08
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Bert Blake and Rodney Scovell, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond, likely between 1990 and 1999. Bert Blake and Rodney Scovell talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Bert Blake and Rodney Scovell interviewed by Alan Hammond

1990-1999
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Peter Foster, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond at Edington, on 4 April 1998. Peter Foster talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Peter Foster interviewed by Alan Hammond

1998-04-04
Audio cassette, recording of a talk by Jem Harrison, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 25 March 1994 (session 3 of 7). Jem Harrison talks about researching the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, recorded talk by Jem Harrison (session 3 of 7)

1994-03-25
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Mark Lambert and Clyde Gawler, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 21st January 1994. Mark Lambert and Clyde Gawler talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Mark Lambert and Clyde Gawler interviewed by Alan Hammond

1994-01-21
Audio cassette, recording of a talk by Jem Harrison, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond at Wells, on 15 May 1995 (sessions 5 and 6 of 7). Jem Harrison talks about researching the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. These sessions especially covers Highbridge.

Audio cassette, recorded talk by Jem Harrison (sessions 5 and 6 of 7)

1995-05-15