BNC Text D94

Harlow Women's Institute committee meeting. Sample containing about 255 words speech recorded in public context

3 speakers recorded by respondent number C5

D94PS000 X u (No name, age unknown) unspecified
D94PSUNK (respondent W0000) X u (Unknown speaker, age unknown) other
D94PSUGP (respondent W000M) X u (Group of unknown speakers, age unknown) other

1 recordings

  1. Tape 008301 recorded on 1991-09-04. LocationEssex: Harlow ( Institute hall ) Activity: committee meeting Club Meeting

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Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [1] It wouldn't be any bother to me, if you
(D94PS000) [2] Mm.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [3] Wanted me to.
(D94PS000) [4] Well we'll do that, I see what see says any rate on Monday.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [5] But I don't think we should give her too long, cos she's got herself into [...] .
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [6] Mm .
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [7] Yes .
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [8] Yes .
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [9] Keep putting up, we've had her for about two years haven't we?
(D94PS000) [10] Yes, she did say last time one of her friends would like the job.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [11] Oh god.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [12] Oh no, no.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [13] She's told them how easy it is.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [14] She's told them what to do, birds of a feather.
(D94PS000) [15] Yeah, [...] .
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [16] Rose would you consider a man, I've got an idea there might still be a possibility of Mr
(D94PS000) [17] Well I don't see why not, if he, if he did [...] .
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [18] Some men are very good .
(D94PS000) [19] Mm.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [20] Some men are very good, we've got a good one at the church hall
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [21] [...] pub next door, I mean.
(D94PS000) [22] Mm.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [23] Toilets and things there.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [24] That's right.
(D94PS000) [25] Yes, I mean that would be very good .
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [26] [...] I think .
(D94PS000) [27] I'll have words with Sharon on Monday and er, oh I can't, yes I can on Monday I'm having my hair cut later, but I can come up about nine o'clock and see if she's here.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [28] I bet she won't be.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [29] No, I bet.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [30] She'll be in the penny farthing then.
(D94PS000) [31] Well, I will then have to ring her won't I?
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [32] Mm.
(D94PS000) [33] So will you all get round to your limerick's please ladies.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [34] [...] .
(D94PS000) [35] Thank you all very much.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [36] Thank you.
Unknown speaker (D94PSUNK) [37] Elsie, oh.