The Norseman's Home
Contributors
Unknown Person
Fieldworkers
Date
26 January 1982
Track ID
95070
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1982.11.A7; SA1982.11.A8
Original Tape ID
Summary
At Up Helly Aa, there is a bugle call. Guisers sing 'The Norseman's Home'. Cheering follows, then crowd noises and the crackling of flames.
Item Notes
The bugle signals the throwing of torches into the galley. It burns in a snow blizzard.
Recording Location
County - Shetland
Parish - Lerwick
Island - Shetland Mainland
Village/Place - Lerwick
Item Location
County - Shetland
Parish - Lerwick
Island - Shetland Mainland
Village/Place - Lerwick
Language
English
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good