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29 October 2014
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The Voices Recordings
IntervieweeMelvyn Thompson

Born: 8 May 1937

Lives: Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Time lived in area: All my life

Occupation: Engineer (carpet industry)

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Melvyn remembers an alleyway known locally as "The Sling", because it was shaped like a slingshot.

Language of interview: English

Duration: 00:21 (mins/secs)



About the interview

The participants were asked to describe how they spoke in their own words.

How do you describe your accent: "Worcestershire."

Have there been other influences on the way you speak: Not Given

Do you have skills in languages other than English?: No

Other languages: None

About this interview
It's slings, no hang on, it is isn't it? Well I mean, we've got, er, there was a little alleyway in Kidderminster called The Sling and it was sort of, it was the shape of a 'U', and if you think about it in slings and arrows, the sling was a method of throwing, er, stones in those mediaeval days.
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