Originally Posted by
magpie_mania
Having moved away from Nottingham, I have heard very few (if any) of these sayings / pronunciations here. One of my favourites 'mekitgubakards' (reverse it!).
On the 'twitchel' discussion, to us (Arnold) a footpath at the back of houses etc was a twitchel while the pathway between two blocks of terraced houses (or sometimes joined houses where it was like a tunnel) was an entry - or 'entreh'
When listening to TV / radio after you've moved away the Nottingham accent is so noticeable. We're surrounded by people who have 'barths' and sit on the 'grarss' ..... just so wrong!