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November 7, 2024
SSSA in 70 Objects: Plants used in traditional Shetland medicine TAGS: Shetland | SSSA in 70 Objects Contributor: Tom Tulloch Fieldworker: Alan Bruford SA Reference: SA1978.068 Chosen by: Jenny Sturgeon My chosen object is a recording of Shetlander Tom Tulloch talking with interviewer Alan Bruford. Recorded in …Continue reading →
SSSA in 70 Objects: “No Winder You Canna Catch Fish” TAGS: Shetland | SSSA in 70 Objects Response by: Holly Graham Recording: Up Helly Aa peats replaced by tar barrels Contributor: Katie Laurenson Fieldworker: Elizabeth Neilson Reference: SA1961.89.B74 My chosen object is a short audio extract, an excerpt of …Continue reading →
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