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

1984-1999

"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

Programme Effects Generator tape cassette

1967

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

BBC Radio Manchester Audiopak

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

1985-11

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

1977-08-31

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, 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, oral history interview with Reg Biffin, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond at Burnham, on 13 October 1999. Reg Biffin talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. The first side of the tape is a recorded phone conversation, initial contact about recording an interview, second side is the interview.

Audio cassette, Reg Biffin interviewed by Alan Hammond

1999-10-13
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, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on unknown date (session 13 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 13 of 13)

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 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, oral history interview with Will Locke, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond at Edington on 17 August 1995 (session 2 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 2 of 3)

1995-08-17
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
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Mike Arlett, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond at Burnham, on 9 May 1998. Mike Arlett talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Mike Arlett interviewed by Alan Hammond

1998-05-09
Audio cassette, recording made during Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust 1995 Reunion at Washford (session 2 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 2 of 2)

1995-08-13
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 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, 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 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 2 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 2 of 4)

1990-09-29
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, recording made during Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust 1991 Reunion at Washford (session 2 of 2), by Alan Hammond on 18 August 1991. Recording likely to include memories from staff of the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust 1991 Reunion at Washford (session 2 of 2)

1991-08-18
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
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond. This is likely a compilation of extracts from sessions recorded in 1996 and 1997. Frank Staddon talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway, including his memories of Shillingstone and Peter Foster.

Audio cassette, Frank Staddon interviewed by Alan Hammond (compilation of extracts)

1996-1997
Audio cassette, recording of 'Bath talk' recorded by Alan Hammond in 1991. This is likely an oral history recording of railway workers about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway, especially their memories of Bath Green Park or recorded at Bath.

Audio cassette, 'Bath Talk' recorded by Alan Hammond

1991
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 3rd December 1993 (session 2 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 2 of 13)

1993-12-03
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Emily Poole, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 4 April 1998 (session 1 of 2). Emily Poole talks about her role as a clerk at Evercreech New and Shepton Mallet, on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (S&D).

Audio cassette, Emily Poole interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 1 of 2)

1998-04-04
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Bill May and Sam Lane, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 1st April 1991. Bill May and Sam Lane talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Bill May and Sam Lane interviewed by Alan Hammond

1991-04-01
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Dickie Bird, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond, likely between 1988 and 1999 (session 2 of 2). Dickie Bird talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Dickie Bird interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 2 of 2)

1988-1999
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Emily Poole, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 4 April 1998 in Edington (session 2 of 2). Emily Poole talks about her role as a clerk at Evercreech New and Shepton Mallet, on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (S&D).

Audio cassette, Emily Poole interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 2 of 2)

1998-04-04
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 ‘North, South, East and West’ programme on West Dorset Hospital Radio (Brian Caddy). Sound of steam locomotive, sound and interviews recorded by Bill Webber at Bath Green Park Station on Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust Open Day. On side 1, Bill Webber interviewing Roy Miles and Harry Jeans. Harry Jeans talking about his memories of working on the Somerset and Dorset Railway from 1923. On side 2, Bill Webber interviewing Jack Hopkins and Bernard Ware. The interviewees talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. A note on the tape refers to 'North, South, East & West Editions 476 & 491'.

Audio cassette, Harry Jeans, Bernard Ware and Jack Hopkins interviewed by Alan Hammond

1990-1999
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Cliff Smith, conducted and recorded by an unidentified interviewer on 2 August 1988. Cliff Smith talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Cliff Smith interviewed by Alan Hammond

1988-08-02
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Bill May and Will Locke, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 18 August 1993. Bill May and Will Locke talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

Audio cassette, Bill May and Will Locke interviewed by Alan Hammond

1993-08-18
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 Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 11 March 1996 (session 9 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 9 of 13)

1996-03-11