Peter Kennedy Collection

Portland Quarries, Dorset 1953

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    Unknown

  • Shelf mark

    C604/123

  • Recording date

    1953-11-25

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Peter Kennedy Collection

  • Recording locations

    Portland, Dorset, England

  • Performers

    Hounsell, Harry (singer, male)

  • Recordist

    Kennedy, Peter

  • Description

    [*Peter Kennedy's notes transcribed verbatim from the original tape box*] Beginning of the job. Getting the crane in position. Roll the Chariot Along, with Reaming Up Chant. (all right ?) [0'50"].- Knock bash ream [0'35"]. Ee kalazee. The French song (F/S) [1'10"].- Roll roll the chariot along [0'50"].- Mmle from Armentieres [0'50"].- Roll Out the Barrel [0'50"].- French Song 2, 3, twice [0'45"] x2 [Total [2'00"].- Heaving in the Jacks - Harry Hounsell (F/S) [0'20" x2 [0'50"].- Song (no work) Grace Darling (The shipwreck) 1v only [0'35"].- Chant ?. [Quality note: 3 clicks at beginning of recording.]

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Harry Hounsell is the leader of the chorus of male workers.

Posted by Andrew Pace, British Library on 24/02/2013 18:47:00

The audio recordings were made by Kennedy in conjunction with a video on the songs and work practices in the quarry, titled 'Quarrymen's Work Songs'. It was released in 1953 and re-released with new material in 1983.

Posted by Andrew Pace, British Library on 24/02/2013 18:46:00

This is an actuality recording made by Kennedy in the Portland stone quarry. It includes a number of work songs accompanied by sounds of work being done. The recording includes sections of ambient sound.

Posted by Andrew Pace, British Library on 24/02/2013 18:46:00