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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User notes for this item

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