Judge Fudge Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Had a proper good chat with someone today from out the area about the Bolton accent. She was on an about how most people in the North West sounds the same apart from scousers. I told her that I could recognise about 10 different accent within 15 miles of Bolton….and I reckon I even narrow accents down to certain parts of Bolton… By my reckoning there’s at least 4 accents within Bolton that you could roughly pinpoint where people are from! Central Bolton, Westhoughton Bolton, Middle class Bolton, Asian Bolton. I even reckon I could tell if someone was from Tonge Moor/Breightmet by the the they pronounced can’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter fatolive Posted December 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Judge Fudge said: Had a proper good chat with someone today from out the area about the Bolton accent. She was on an about how most people in the North West sounds the same apart from scousers. I told her that I could recognise about 10 different accent within 15 miles of Bolton….and I reckon I even narrow accents down to certain parts of Bolton… By my reckoning there’s at least 4 accents within Bolton that you could roughly pinpoint where people are from! Central Bolton, Westhoughton Bolton, Middle class Bolton, Asian Bolton. I even reckon I could tell if someone was from Tonge Moor/Breightmet by the the they pronounced can’t. Agree with that. accents fascinate me, put it down to having parents that didn’t have local accents and a lot of different accents around our house as kids Always said I can tell what part of Bolton someone is from more or less. certainly was the case years ago, maybe not so much now but it’s still there I can tell someone from breightmet by the way they pronounce Breightmet. sadly there’s a lot of manc influence now that wasn’t as apparent years ago too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, Judge Fudge said: Had a proper good chat with someone today from out the area about the Bolton accent. She was on an about how most people in the North West sounds the same apart from scousers. I told her that I could recognise about 10 different accent within 15 miles of Bolton….and I reckon I even narrow accents down to certain parts of Bolton… By my reckoning there’s at least 4 accents within Bolton that you could roughly pinpoint where people are from! Central Bolton, Westhoughton Bolton, Middle class Bolton, Asian Bolton. I even reckon I could tell if someone was from Tonge Moor/Breightmet by the the they pronounced can’t. Asian Bolton! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I think they're getting less and less pronounced though sadly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I married a Cambridge lass. Never forget when I first took her home to meet my parents, everyone liked each other but she told me afterwards that she didn't understand a word my Belmont born Lancashire Dad was saying 🙂 Living away my accent has mellowed but there is something about the Bolton accent that means we always recognise each other, the most common comment when we meet away from the town is "where are you from?" My missus tells me that after a couple of days back in the centre of the universe it all comes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnestTurnip Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 We’re long overdue a Boltonian version of the Gaeltacht, just need the right visionaries to be in the right place at the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, kent_white said: I think they're getting less and less pronounced though sadly! Yep. Can still tell accents from around the North West, but with movement being much greater now, those differences aren't as common or pronounced. Not just round here too. Same with the North East and Yorkshire. Certain parts of the lad's speech have little hints of manc about them. Clearly got it from mates/education etc. I blame Radcliffe (manc overspill) spreading outwards into the village and Bury etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted December 2, 2021 Members Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Yep. Can still tell accents from around the North West, but with movement being much greater now, those differences aren't as common or pronounced. Not just round here too. Same with the North East and Yorkshire. Certain parts of the lad's speech have little hints of manc about them. Clearly got it from mates/education etc. I blame Radcliffe (manc overspill) spreading outwards into the village and Bury etc. We don't associate with Radcliffe thankyou very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said: We don't associate with Radcliffe thankyou very much. You do when they migrate and put their kids in the local schools. Stopes Road needs a checkpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted December 2, 2021 Moderators Share Posted December 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Yep. Can still tell accents from around the North West, but with movement being much greater now, those differences aren't as common or pronounced. Not just round here too. Same with the North East and Yorkshire. Certain parts of the lad's speech have little hints of manc about them. Clearly got it from mates/education etc. I blame Radcliffe (manc overspill) spreading outwards into the village and Bury etc. Radcliffe, definitely the top end was never manc My mum was from dunstan st and dad levens drive Obvs, it was a different era Bought on bury rd, but the only way they could get a nice house with a garden was to buy in radcliffe 1800 quid Loads of bolton folk did the same And we never wanted owt to do with the village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted December 2, 2021 Moderators Share Posted December 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: You do when they migrate and put their kids in the local schools. Stopes Road needs a checkpoint. Never thought about that Where do the sparking clog houses go to primary school Cant all go to county primary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Casino said: Never thought about that Where do the sparking clog houses go to primary school Cant all go to county primary With pressures on places, some kids do end up further from home on occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted December 2, 2021 Members Share Posted December 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Casino said: Never thought about that Where do the sparking clog houses go to primary school Cant all go to county primary Borstal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted December 2, 2021 Moderators Share Posted December 2, 2021 Where though.....especially as those houses will be bury Can they go to bolton schools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted December 2, 2021 Moderators Share Posted December 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said: Borstal. Oh, come on Theres no way that end of radcliffe is rougher then 'the village' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 Just now, Casino said: Where though.....especially as those houses will be bury Can they go to bolton schools? Aye. My neighbour's lad didn't get in at his secondary school of choice. Ended up at totty. Remember, some folk move whilst kids are at a school too, and they stay there. My brother did just that. Definitely more of a manc accent invasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted December 2, 2021 Moderators Share Posted December 2, 2021 Just now, Tonge moor green jacket said: Definitely a manc invasion. Aye, just look at redcliffe white No wonder tomski got out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted December 2, 2021 Members Share Posted December 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Casino said: Oh, come on Theres no way that end of radcliffe is rougher then 'the village' Lovely estate. Wouldn't mind living on there. Just a shame clog is full of rough uns and their feral kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted December 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, Casino said: Where though.....especially as those houses will be bury Can they go to bolton schools? A lot of Bolton kids, particularly in Harwood, opt to go to Elton or Tottington High Schools in order to avoid St Catherine’s so I’m guessing it works both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Casino said: Aye, just look at redcliffe white No wonder tomski got out Aye. Not heard many manc accents around Tomski towers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted December 2, 2021 Moderators Share Posted December 2, 2021 Some lovely houses on montgomery way development and you get a lot for your money Used to drive the kids round at christmas to see the lights 😀 Launceston tainted by the pylons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted December 2, 2021 Moderators Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 minute ago, MickyD said: A lot of Bolton kids, particularly in Harwood, opt to go to Elton or Tottington High Schools in order to avoid St Catherine’s so I’m guessing it works both ways. Secondary that though I get that, but still no reason to Just do what mine did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted December 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Casino said: Some lovely houses on montgomery way development and you get a lot for your money Used to drive the kids round at christmas to see the lights 😀 Launceston tainted by the pylons We took ours to Blackpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted December 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Casino said: Secondary that though I get that, but still no reason to Just do what mine did Ah, right. You’re right then, most “nice” schools are over-subscribed and so kids names are pretty much down on waiting lists from birth. Just found this on Bolton Education Website.https://www.bolton.gov.uk/admissions/primary-school-places Admission to reception class 2022 You must be resident and pay Council Tax to Bolton. If you live outside Bolton you must apply through your home authority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Judge Fudge said: Had a proper good chat with someone today from out the area about the Bolton accent. She was on an about how most people in the North West sounds the same apart from scousers. I told her that I could recognise about 10 different accent within 15 miles of Bolton….and I reckon I even narrow accents down to certain parts of Bolton… By my reckoning there’s at least 4 accents within Bolton that you could roughly pinpoint where people are from! Central Bolton, Westhoughton Bolton, Middle class Bolton, Asian Bolton. I even reckon I could tell if someone was from Tonge Moor/Breightmet by the the they pronounced can’t. Im not having it that you can break down the location of an accent by that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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