Chris-W Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I am trying to find someone who knows who published a book called "Sheffieldish". (Sheffield Dialect) It was published by somebody in sheffield in conjuction with the Star newspaper, but it has since dissapeared and I would like to get in contact with ever it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydazzler Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I am trying to find someone who knows who published a book called "Sheffieldish". (Sheffield Dialect) It was published by somebody in sheffield in conjuction with the Star newspaper, but it has since dissapeared and I would like to get in contact with ever it was It was the Council .. I've got a copy somewhere at home. They did have a few copies in library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 i have a copy too I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-W Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 thanks to both replies but it is names of the people i need to get in touch with - If you find out then please reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydazzler Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 You mean the publisher? I think the Council published it and the Star actually did the printing. It was about 30 years ago I think .. probably printed on vellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrinderBloke Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Yikes looks like a rare volume, going by these prices! : http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&y=7&tn=Sheffieldish&x=44&sortby=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydazzler Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Yikes looks like a rare volume, going by these prices! Book Description: Sheffield: Publicity Dept., Sheffield City Council, 1981, First Edition. ISBN 0900660627., 1981. Card cover, 56pp, 7.7" x 5.1". A humorous, but nonetheless interesting, guide to the particular Yorkshire dialect spoken in Sheffield. Quite a rarity and should be of great interest to dialect students and expat Sheffieldites the world over. In mint condition. We were unable to find another copy on the Internet at time of listing. Weight 200g. Bookseller Inventory # 1346 *goes off hurriedly to search for her copy .... thanks for the info GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrose Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Oh no! We chucked ours out. I think I saw one in GT news when it was open in Crystal Peaks. This has since closed, but other larger branches might have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrose Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Is this the red and white one that says "Oh Tha means Beechif love!" on the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhippy Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Is this the red and white one that says "Oh Tha means Beechif love!" on the front That was the late 80's/early 90's reprint which I had ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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