Access is achieved by pointing to the relevant item. An asterisk immediately preceding an example phrase or sentence indicates that the grammatical form is either unacceptable or ungrammatical. In relation to the opening quote, the influx of a large population of Irish labourers during the development of the railways is not being ignored. She goes on to say that, since at least the early part of the 19th century, the speech of most of the inhabitants of York has embodied a fusion of dialects from 'a fairly circumscribed area of north Yorkshire'. It is however important to note that she is not claiming that all the features examined are peculiar solely to York English.
Some characteristics are also attributes of other dialects.
It should also be noted that the following pages provide only brief sample extracts of her work. Her published articles cover the above subjects in much greater depth and detail. Full copies of the relevant research material may be obtained by e-mailing Dr Tagliamonte at the University of York. View from the city of York . I used to dance, but I don't dance now.