Pitmatic - Stories and the Talk of The North East Coalfield

Bill Griffiths

Summary

Pitmaticbrings together a wonderful regional pit language – its words, jokes and stories that are fast disappearing from our culture. This book helps attest to the remarkable vitality of the region's dialect and the inventiveness and humour of its speakers.
The last major mine in the North East region closed in 2005 and with it went a way of life. Through dialect words, humour, stories and songs Pitmatic will help you to understand the everyday lives and work of miners. Miners who provided fuel, helped sustain an economy, consolidated communities and created a unique and rich regional culture. This book is a joyous celebration of the history of the North East bringing together the words spoken by miners and their families and how they related to the wider languages of the world.

The late Bill Griffiths (1948–2007)was an extraordinary writer and poet: radical, experimental and scholarly, but also had a great sense of humour. He was a wonderful champion of the North East, its people and heritage.
Born in Middlesex, he read history before graduating in 1969. Bill ran his own independent press and published political pamphlets and essays on the arts and poetry. After gaining a PhD in Old English he fled London and settled in Seaham where he embraced the northern way of life.
'He was also a scholar of Old English and dialect who know how to make his work accessible. Private and uncompetitive, he was at least these things: poet, archivist, scholar, translator, prison-rights campaigner, pianist, historian, curator, performer, editor, short-story writer, essayist, teacher, book-maker and lyricist… The Saturday before he died, Bill discharged himself from hospital to host the Dialect Day at the Morden Tower in Newcastle upon Tyne. He died as he lived: cataloguing, awarding Best Dialect prizes, opera on his radio, the poetry paramount.' Obituary, The Independent, 20 September 2007.

Available since: 06/27/2024.

Print length: 256 pages.

Other books that might interest you

N - My Encounter with Racism and...

James Henry Harris

This book is about a Black man's experience of reading Mark Twain's classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn for the first time while in graduate school. The story captures the author's emotional struggle with Twain's use of the racial epithet more than two hundred times in the text. 
 
 
 
This is a courageous memoir that wrestles with the historic stain of racism and the ongoing impact of racist language in postmodern society. The book is about Harris's flashbacks, conversations, and dilemmas spawned by use of the epithet in a classroom setting where the author was the only Black person. His diary-like reflections reveal his skill as a keen reader of culture and literature. In this book, Harris challenges his instructor and classmates and inspires listeners to redress the long history of American racism and white supremacy bound up with the N-word. He reflects on how current Black artists and others use the word in a different way with the intention of empowering or claiming the term. But Harris is not convinced that even this usage does not further feed the word's racist roots. 
 
 
 
Healing racial division begins with understanding the deep impact our words can have to tear down or to heal. This book invites the listener into this important conversation.

Show book

GASLIGHTING - 17 Strategies to...

Maria Forst

Need to avoid emotionally abusive relationships and achieve self-esteem? Then keep reading ... 
In several subtle ways, gas-lighting can affect anyone. It might be too late to find yourself isolated and confused, with low self-esteem. A Gaslighter can make you question your reality and accept theirs with several tactics of abusive manipulation. As a victim, you begin to feel uncertain about the smallest situations and you doubt your own actions and personality. What you should know is that there are ways to stop the effect of gas lighting, either by choosing to evade or by living with a narcissist. 
In this guide book you will learn: 
·      Understanding Gaslighting 
·      Warning signs of Gaslighting 
·      Dealing with the Effects of Gas lighting 
·      Understanding Narcissist 
·      Narcissists At Work 
·      Narcissism in relationships 
·      Empathy and Narcissism 
·      Emotional and psychological abuse 
·      And many more 
Gas lighting can happen anywhere-in a relationship, at work, in a family. Someone learned they would have more control over you, and they purposely mentally incapacitate you. Those people you don't want to share your life with, right? 
Walking away from toxicity is still perfect-no matter where it originates. 
No one should have control of your thoughts and emotions-no one but you. 
Grab your copy! Scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button

Show book

Divine Feminine Energy Bundle -...

EasyTube Zen Studio

**Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Spirituality – Now in an Immersive Audiobook Experience!**   
 **Awaken Your Inner Goddess, Shed Weight Naturally & Manifest Abundance Effortlessly!**  
This transformational audiobook will guide you through powerful spiritual techniques to help you embrace self-love, confidence, and abundance. Whether you desire a healthier body, financial success, or deeper intuition, this journey will empower you to align your energy and attract your dreams with ease.   
 **What You’ll Experience in This Audiobook:**   
 **Activate Your Divine Feminine Energy** – Discover ancient rituals and energy work to awaken your true power.   
 **Lose Weight Naturally & Effortlessly** – Align your mind, body, and spirit for holistic, stress-free weight loss.   
 **Manifest Wealth, Love & Abundance** – Use affirmations, visualization, and energy shifts to attract success.   
 **Heal & Reconnect with Your True Self** – Let go of emotional blocks, strengthen intuition, and embrace self-love.   
 **Master Energy Healing & Manifestation** – Tap into chakras, ancient wisdom, and spiritual practices for lasting transformation.   
 **Perfect for Listening Anytime, Anywhere** – Let these powerful insights guide you while you drive, relax, or meditate.   
If you’re ready to unlock your full potential and manifest the life you desire, press play and begin your journey now!

Show book

Maurya Empire - The Rise of...

Rolf Hedger

The Maurya Empire, one of the most significant dynasties in Indian history, emerged in the late 4th century BCE. Its foundations were laid by Chandragupta Maurya, who, with the guidance of his advisor Chanakya, overthrew the ruling Nanda dynasty and established a powerful empire. The rise of the Mauryas marked a turning point in Indian history, as they created a centralized and efficient administration that governed vast territories. 
Before the Maurya Empire, the Indian subcontinent was fragmented into various kingdoms and republics. The dominant power during this time was the Nanda dynasty, which ruled over Magadha, a region in present-day Bihar. Though the Nandas controlled a significant portion of northern India, their rule was marked by heavy taxation and unpopular policies, which created discontent among the people and the military. This environment of dissatisfaction provided an opportunity for Chandragupta Maurya to challenge their authority. 
Chandragupta’s rise to power is closely linked to Chanakya, a scholar and strategist who had been humiliated by the Nandas. Seeking revenge, Chanakya trained Chandragupta in statecraft, military tactics, and governance. With his mentor’s guidance, Chandragupta built an army and gradually expanded his influence. By allying with local rulers and gaining the support of disgruntled soldiers, he launched a successful campaign against the Nandas, eventually seizing control of Magadha around 321 BCE.

Show book

Constructing Your Career - 12...

Elinor Moshe

What if I were to tell you the conventional career intelligence publicly available surrounding careers in construction has mostly held you back? 
This is the case for a few reasons. First, it’s incomplete and missing context. Second, it doesn’t provide a holistic approach to career development. And third, it’s missing all the internal work that’s first required to achieve career success, because we live from the inside out. 
You could spend years accruing bits and pieces of career intelligence for the construction industry, and that’s what it has taken me. I will fast-track that for you, by guiding, inspiring, and directing you to achieve more recognition, higher compensation and faster career progression. 
Are you ready to start construction on the greatest project you'll ever work on?

Show book

Bad Girls of Ancient Greece:...

Lizzy Tiffin

You’ve heard all about the ‘brilliant men’ of ancient myth, but what about the scheming and scandalous women who were so often lost in their shadow?
Bad Girls of Ancient Greece contains profiles of wayward wives, mad mothers, scandalous sisters and damsels, that quite frankly, caused others A LOT of stress in the ancient world.
With the ever-growing popularity of mythological retellings, Lizzy Tiffin has written THE guide to all of the baddies of ancient Greece. This book stands as a reminder that us women really have been bad – in the best way possible – from the start.
Written with humour and sass, Lizzy profiles the women in Greek myth and legend covering: mortals, goddesses, titans, nymphs (you name it, she’s done it). Here you’ll find the weird and wonderful escapades of the women we’re often lead to believe were minor characters.
Bad Girls of Ancient Greece is an accessible, intelligent, hilarious (sometimes spicy) guide to the women we love and know – Athena, Medusa, Aphrodite – and also those we may not, like Polyphonte, who was cursed with burning hot lust for a wild bear … imagine!
So dive into the stories you thought you knew with Bad Girls of Ancient Greece as your illuminating guide…
Lizzy Tiffin's Bad Girls of Ancient Greece is a non-fiction collection that brings a feminist perspective to the history of classical Greece. Through a series of humorous essays, she explores the stories of these women, making it a must-read for anyone interested in feminist theory and social history.
For fans of Billy Wellman (The Ottoman Empire)
HarperCollins 2024

Show book