Information Is BeautifulOct 18, 2024
UK Dialect map
via https://starkeycomics.com/2023/11/07/map-of-british-english-dialects/
Map of British English dialects - Starkey Comics

This map took me a long time to make, and is very detailed, but will always be incomplete and inaccurate due to the nature of language. Why this map is so detailed The diversity of English dialects in the United Kingdom is enormous. It’s common for people from either side of a river, mountain, or […]

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Show threadMark H

@infobeautiful

Nice to see #Pompey out on its own there. Never heard Isle of Wight referred to as Caulkhead, though.

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#Portsmouth #IsleOfWight

Oct 19, 2024 at 8:08pmWeb
Show threadSharon GascoigneOct 19, 2024
@neonbubble @infobeautiful Caulkheads is the term that many Islanders use for someone born here. There's even a pub in Sandown called Caulkheads.
Lots of people are very proud that they are recognised as one. I don't think our son will be deemed eligible as both his parents are "Overners".
I've no idea how many generations back meet the qualifying criteria but I don't think place of birth is enough on it's own.