Discover the intriguing meanings and origins of hundreds of English placenames in pithy, informative and entertaining entries. Discover the name of the town which changed because t...
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Discover the intriguing meanings and origins of hundreds of English placenames in pithy, informative and entertaining entries. Discover the name of the town which changed because the Normans couldn’t pronounce it; why Mousehole is descriptive but Camelford isn’t; and which Cumbrian place name means ‘Farm where cheese is made or sold’. Reflecting the languages and rich mix of peoples – from Celts and Anglo-Saxons to Vikings, Romans, Normans – who have peopled Great Britain but also more modern names, such as Ironbridge, which developed during the Industrial Revolution. Unlock fascinating details of language, cultural short-hand and curious survivals.
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20 x 12cm
304 pages
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20 x 12cm
304 pages
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By Mr Stephen Parfitt
04 December 2023
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A thoughtful and interesting read intended
