⌕Lanky Talk
A page of Lancashire phrases, written phonetically to bring the local speech to life.
About the book
A voice of its own
A county shaped by mills, mines and strong local communities has left an equally distinctive language behind it. Camilla Zajac explores Lancashire’s “Lanky Twang”, preserving colourful words and phrases whose roots reach back through generations of everyday life.
Beyond the dialect itself, the book looks at the people and customs behind the words — from cotton mills and the knocker-up to canals, county traditions and famous Lancashire food. It is a lively portrait of the Red Rose County and the language that grew from its history.
Inside the book
