Category: Voices
Henrietta Groundwater Smallpox Treatment (EM10)
Henrietta Groundwater describing nineteenth century cure for smallpox. Recorded c 1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Arriving Rousay And Sounding Bell (EM15)
This is the sound of her arriving at Rousay pier and includes the ships bell c1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Captain And Wind And Sea (EM17)
This recording was made on the bridge and you can hear the Captain's orders c1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Engine Stoked (EM11)
This is the sound of the stoker's shovel recorded c 1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Cow Hollering In Hold (EM14)
Animals were winched on and off the deck using a steam crane. This sound was recorded c1960-1975.
MV Sigurd Engine Sounds (EM12)
This is the sound of her engine recorded c 1960-1975.
Sound Of Ba’ (EM4)
Ba' Noises - excited voices of people as the Kirkwall Ba' Game is being played.
Fair Isle Barbeque (SOC1)
A field recording of a barbecue with an accordian player prominent throughout.
Farmyard Shounds Sheep (SOC3)
A field recording of farm animals and people talking in Fair Isle. 1978
Shetland Ceilidh W Dancing (SOC6)
Field recording of a ceilidh band in Shetland. 1978
MV Sigurd Wind, Rigging And Sea Sounds (EM13)
This is the sound of the wind, rigging and sea aboard recorded c1960-1975.