Precious Bane

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by Mary Webb

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Does any one know what Beguildy is playing as an instrument? It sounds like a sort of xylophone made of flint!
Bob Dyson It is a row of tuned flints, believe it or not; they were quite common in rural areas at one time. There is a large example in the town museum of Kesw…moreIt is a row of tuned flints, believe it or not; they were quite common in rural areas at one time. There is a large example in the town museum of Keswick in Cumbria.(less)
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