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Re: Lancashire accent

I suppose it all depends on the character, social standing

Re: Lancashire accent

We are closer to Cumbria here, that makes it a bit different from East Lancashire. But not as Cumbrian as Kendal.

Re: Lancashire accent

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1017441)

the accents are different in Burnley and Darwen too...all these places have their own little nuances,phrases and intonations, which it is easy to overlook, unless you come from the place that is being portrayed that is.

Its different altogether up Rossendale Valley too Margaret, when I when to work in Bacup, thought I'd moved to a foreign land:D

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1017528)

Its different altogether up Rossendale Valley too Margaret, when I when to work in Bacup, thought I'd moved to a foreign land:D

More like a different planet john.:D:D:D

Re: Lancashire accent

chur - chayr =chair
bur - bayr = bear
sturs - stayrs = stairs

brief example of difference between accrington-burnley

Re: Lancashire accent

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Originally Posted by churchfcrules (Post 1017531)

chur - chayr =chair
bur - bayr = bear
sturs - stayrs = stairs

brief example of difference between accrington-burnley

Ya forgot the six digits on the hands:D

Re: Lancashire accent

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Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 1017530)

More like a different planet john.:D:D:D

Ya well there have been plenty of UFOs reported in and around yon:D

Re: Lancashire accent

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1017534)

Ya forgot the six digits on the hands:D

:D:D:D:D
Careful John, if someone reads and then explains this to them, they may get grouchy.

Re: Lancashire accent

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Originally Posted by egg&chips (Post 1017538)

:D:D:D:D
Careful John, if someone reads and then explains this to them, they may get grouchy.

Were talking Dingles here,:eek: Yer assuming they understand n explanation? No Way.:D

Re: Lancashire accent

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Originally Posted by ktkat (Post 1017353)

Hi there

This is probably a strange request, but I'm an actress and have a job coming up in which I have to do a Lancaster accent. I was wondering whether there are any films or TV programmes set in Lancaster (or somewhere nearby) that I could watch and have a listen to the accent? I'm a londoner, so a bit far away... Or maybe there are famous actors/comedians from the area who I could look up on youtube, just to hear them speak?

Any help greatly appreciated! I want to make sure I get the accent right!

Thanks in advance

Katie

The challenge you have, Katie, is that a Lancashire Accent is a very generic term and as such (and on the basis of the historic county boundary) there are a number of quite distinctive accents. Scouse & Mancunian to the south; Wigan, Bolton, Oldham are all different to the trained ear; South Lakes & North Lancs and North East Lancs are different again. However, I suspect the accent you are seeking is one which is strong on rhoticity and as such Accy is the best place to look.

You are in London as are a number of contributors to this website (my self included) so if you want a conversation over a pint and to pick up both the subtle and obvious nuances than let me know. There's a facility to send a private message.

Re: Lancashire accent

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 1017548)

However, I suspect the accent you are seeking is one which is strong on rhoticity and as such Accy is the best place to look.

She's looking for a Lancaster accent not a Lancashire accent. Why should she want one from Accy?

Re: Lancashire accent

Tealeaf is chatting her up - wants a meet :D

Re: Lancashire accent

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1017553)

Tealeaf is chatting her up - wants a meet :D

Well I thought that was pretty obvious too! ;)

Re: Lancashire accent

says on profile male?

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Originally Posted by churchfcrules (Post 1017555)

says on profile male?

Ha ha but first post says actress??