Lancashire accent - Page 2

churchfcrules · 19-09-2012, 14:12

I suppose it all depends on the character, social standing

susie123 · 19-09-2012, 14:31

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

jaysay · 19-09-2012, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

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

walkinman221 · 19-09-2012, 17:46

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Originally Posted by jaysay

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

More like a different planet john.

churchfcrules · 19-09-2012, 17:46

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

brief example of difference between accrington-burnley

jaysay · 19-09-2012, 17:58

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Originally Posted by churchfcrules

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

brief example of difference between accrington-burnley

Ya forgot the six digits on the hands

jaysay · 19-09-2012, 18:00

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Originally Posted by walkinman221

More like a different planet john.

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

egg&chips · 19-09-2012, 18:13

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Ya forgot the six digits on the hands

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

cashman · 19-09-2012, 18:36

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Originally Posted by egg&chips

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

Were talking Dingles here,

Yer assuming they understand n explanation? No Way.

Tealeaf · 19-09-2012, 19:09

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Originally Posted by ktkat

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.