Griffiths, Bill
Whare de yea belang?: A Dictionary of North East Dialect
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857162700
- author:
- Griffiths, Bill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McNidder & Grace
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 285
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 19.7 x 2.4 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Social History, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Discover the unique language and dialect of the North East with Whare de Yea Belang?, a revised dictionary of North East dialect. This collection of words and phrases offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's history and cultural heritage.
The North East's maritime connections with the Dutch and Scottish influences on the local language have shaped the dialect in distinct ways. Although the Tyneside dialect is gradually disappearing, there remains a strong interest in uncovering and preserving this unique language.
With 248 pages of detailed entries, Whare de Yea Belang? is a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore the history and culture of the North East. This revised edition provides a comprehensive guide to the region's dialect, making it an essential reference for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the region's rich heritage.
Related Products
Related Products
Ey Up Mi Duck!: Dialect of Derbyshire and the East Midlands (Local Dialect)
Scollins, Richard
The Cairngorms & North-East Scotland
Young, Iain
Fear and Trembling: Dialectical Lyric by Johannes De Silentio (Classics)
Kierkegaard, Soren
An Introduction to Dialectics
Adorno, Theodor W.
Walking Around Helmsley and Ryedale (Walking North East)
Shevels, Keven