In my twenties I had the opportunity to frequent some of the local watering holes Ince and Aspull they were two of the distinct local dialects I had trouble understanding particular the older generation - couldn't understand a thing they said - I have lived in Wigan since I was two. A Wiganer would be able to differentiate the accents even though they were only a few miles apart.
Is the use of the second person singular still used in everyday speech in Billinge as it is here in Barnsley, South Yorkshire ( and not just among older people)
Saw this when it was uploaded few years ago never knew this language existed excellent video. Also when was this video done who is the presenter explaining the language and what it means and are any of these three men still alive.
Billinge is two distinct areas, Higher End what speyks proper and Chapel End what dun't because it's in Senthelin. Fot cumartwi only abaart a few dozen still speyk Wigin is a reet load of owd rubbish. Yon mon's not geet a clue
As a Wigan rugby fan for decades, I've amassed a load of friends in the borough. These videos are fantastic or "beltin'" as they say there!
Although I was born in St Helens my grandad was from Brynn, and hearing "Wiganese" brings great warmth to my heart!.
In my twenties I had the opportunity to frequent some of the local watering holes Ince and Aspull they were two of the distinct local dialects I had trouble understanding particular the older generation - couldn't understand a thing they said - I have lived in Wigan since I was two. A Wiganer would be able to differentiate the accents even though they were only a few miles apart.
Is the use of the second person singular still used in everyday speech in Billinge as it is here in Barnsley, South Yorkshire ( and not just among older people)
Lancs mon!
Heard mon in these videos and in oldham tinkers songs but never heard ur said 🤔
There's nowt wrong wi' dialects im a Lancs man and proud of it.
Saw this when it was uploaded few years ago never knew this language existed excellent video. Also when was this video done who is the presenter explaining the language and what it means and are any of these three men still alive.
I always fought Billinge people spoke more like Liverpool people.
i was born in billinge😁
Billinge is two distinct areas, Higher End what speyks proper and Chapel End what dun't because it's in Senthelin. Fot cumartwi only abaart a few dozen still speyk Wigin is a reet load of owd rubbish. Yon mon's not geet a clue