The Guinness Book Of British Place Names
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The Guinness Book Of British Place Names
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Author : Fred McDonald
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Guinness Book Of British Place Names written by Fred McDonald and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A Dictionary Of British Place Names
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Author : David Mills
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-10-20
A Dictionary Of British Place Names written by David Mills and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-20 with Reference categories.
From Abbas Combe to Zennor, this dictionary gives the meaning and origin of place names in the British Isles, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day.
The Penguin Dictionary Of British Place Names
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Author : Adrian Room
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Penguin Dictionary Of British Place Names written by Adrian Room and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A comprehensive A-Z guide to the meaning and history of 6000 place name from England, Scotland and Wales. Unlocking the meaning of a place namecan provide fasinating insights into the history and development of a community. A place name can tell us when a town was founded, who founded it what the surrounding countryside was like and even which animals lived there. This dictionary provides the key. Covering names of countries, regions, cities, towns, suburbs, villages and rivers. In each case it explains precisely the place names means, what language it is derived from (for example, Anglo-Saxon, Celtic) and when it was first recorded and provides a host of background details. The dictionary also explains the meaning and significance of comman elements in place names (for example, ham) and includes a number of maps.
The Guinness Book Of Names
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Author : Leslie Dunkling
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
The Guinness Book Of Names written by Leslie Dunkling and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Guinness Book Of Names
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Author : Leslie Dunkling
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Guinness Book Of Names written by Leslie Dunkling and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Family & Relationships categories.
The Book Of English Place Names
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Author : Caroline Taggart
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-06-08
The Book Of English Place Names written by Caroline Taggart and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-08 with Travel categories.
Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors, right up to the Industrial Revolution, deciphering our place names reveals how generations of our ancestors lived, worked, travelled and worshipped, and how their influence has shaped our landscape. From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants and knights, learn how Roman garrisons became our great cities, and discover how a meeting of the roads could become a thriving market town. Region by region, Caroline Taggart uncovers hidden meanings to reveal a patchwork of tall tales and ancient legends that collectively tells the story of how we made England.
A Dictionary Of British Place Names
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Author : Anthony David Mills
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
A Dictionary Of British Place Names written by Anthony David Mills and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with British Isles categories.
A History Of English Place Names And Where They Came From
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Author : John Moss
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2020-05-30
A History Of English Place Names And Where They Came From written by John Moss and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-30 with History categories.
An enlightening journey into the languages, meanings, and history behind the names on England’s map. The origins of the names of many English towns, hamlets, and villages date as far back as Saxon times, when kings like Alfred the Great established fortified borough towns to defend against the Danes. A number of settlements were established and named by French Normans following the Conquest. Many are even older and are derived from Roman place names. Some hark back to the Vikings who invaded and established settlements in the eighth and ninth centuries. Most began as simple descriptions of the location; some identified its founder, marked territorial limits, or gave tribal people a sense of their place in the grand scheme of things. Whatever their derivation, place names are inextricably bound up in history—and these are the stories behind them.
The Guinness Book Of Superlatives
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Author : Guinness World Records
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-11-07
The Guinness Book Of Superlatives written by Guinness World Records and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-07 with Reference categories.
Imagine the world before Google or Facebook, when books were the only source of recorded fact. Originally published in 1956, The Guinness Book of Superlatives is the very first book in a series that would one day become one of the most well-known and trusted brands in the world—The Guinness Book of World Records. This is the original fun and informative edition, which gathered world facts and records from the year of its publication and prior. Included within are world records and facts from the sectors of: Science Politics Economics Art Architecture Engineering Accidents and disasters Human achievements The natural world And many more! Pick up this entertaining reference book, and expand your knowledge of the world as it was more than sixty years ago.
The Guinness Book Of Records
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Guinness Book Of Records written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Curiosities and wonders categories.