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The Last native speakers of Manx

Publication date : 1959

Author or editor: unknown author

Notes: From Manchester Guardian 6 June 1959 includes quotes from Walter Clarke of the Manx Museum
In Manx Language scrapbook, volume 1, conserved 11.2007.

State of the language in 1959, with Sage Kinvig and Ned Maddrell as the only known surviving native speakers; comparison with Cornish; little enthusiasm for the language.

Language: English

Physical description: 1 p.; cm.; cutting

Item name: newspaper extract

Collection: Library

ID number: M 28955

Classification: H.140/SCR6f(p.107)

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