Suffolk Dialect

Ever wondered what your grandmother meant when she told you she’d seen a bandy in the pightle? Or maybe she told you to be back by crow-time, or else Tom Poker would get you.

This book will help you understand the unique and ancient Suffolk dialect and have you speaking like a native in no time. It starts with a dictionary to help you develop an altogether new vocabulary, and you can test yourself with the one-liners and definitions selected from a variety of sources. As your confidence grows you can progress to longer tales and anecdotes, all chosen to illustrate different aspects of the delightful Suffolk dialect as spoken by the locals in days gone by. Learn about green children, Suffolk bang and Matthew Hopkins the Witch-Finder General, and develop your skills.