We have recently transferred a number of recordings of the poet, Anthony Rye, reading his work. The tapes were sent by his Grandson Gabriel who was kind enough to tell us a bit more about Anthony’s life and work. ‘Anthony Francis Rye is intimately associated with the Hampshire village of Selborne, a village made famous by… Continue reading Reel-to-reel transfer of Anthony Rye, Selborne’s nature poet
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Paul Roche recordings & preservation challenges with acetate reel-to-reel magnetic tape
We were recently sent a very interesting collection of recordings of the late poet, novelist and acclaimed translator Paul Roche. During his colourful and creative life Roche published two novels, O Pale Gallellean and Vessel of Dishonour, and several poetry collections, and brushed shoulders with some of the 20th century’s most captivating avant-garde artistic and… Continue reading Paul Roche recordings & preservation challenges with acetate reel-to-reel magnetic tape