lancashire dialects and accents

Listen to our wonderful recordings of Dialect Songs.

Can you speak old Lanky Twang,
like Eee Ba Gum and int’t grand,
These gradely folk will welcome thee
say “How DO then shake thee hand.

We hope you like owd Lanky Land
And you’ll soon get used to “ Lanky Twang”.

My name is Derek Stanton, former member of the Bluewater Folk Group
I am a freelance broadcaster and created the “Lancashire Drift” programme for Radio Blackburn Lancashire.
I am passionate about the Red Rose County of Lancashire, its cultures and customs.
You can listen to some of my songs and stories on ytube.