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29 October 2014
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About this interview
Three generationsThree generations of one the same family discuss their accents being thought of as 'common'.

Interviewees:
Debbie Hill, Marjorie Hill, Glynis Hill,

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Relationship of interviewees: Marjorie Hill is the mother of Glynis Hill, Glynis Hill is the mother of Debbie Hill

Where: Middlesbrough, Cleveland

Language of interview: English
About this interview
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Voice clip 1
All three interviewees say their accent (Middlesbrough) is 'common' and reveal they change their voice on the telephone or when speaking to doctors.


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More clips from this interview

Debbie Hill, Admin assistant in hospital
Debbie reminisces about her school days and walking to school with her mates.

Marjorie Hill
Marjorie, a grandmother, talks about where she has moved to in her life - all addresses being within a quarter of mile of each other.

Glynis Hill, Nurse
Glynis, who considers herself to be from North Yorkshire, talks about her sense of place - and pride - in her birth place.
Interview's notes

Long description of interview: The three interviewees were all born and brought up in Middlesbrough. They lived in the same house up until earlier this year when the youngest, Debbie, moved out after buying her own house. They enjoy their social lives through family and church.

Recorded by: Sue Allport, Radio Cleveland

Date of interview: 2004/11/25


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