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Author : Percy Hide Reaney
language : en
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Release Date : 1960
The Origin Of English Place Names written by Percy Hide Reaney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with English language 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.
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.
The origin 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 placenames. Some hark back to the Vikings who invaded our shores 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, placenames are inextricably bound up in our history and they tell us a great deal about the place where we live.
What S In An English Place Name
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Author : William Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Brazen Head Publishing
Release Date : 2023-04-28
What S In An English Place Name written by William Lewis and has been published by Brazen Head Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-28 with History categories.
Wondering how British place-names came into existence? Discover the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages from the author of the bestselling ‘What’s in your Surname?’ After spending decades researching and writing about the history of names, William Lewis turns his attention to English place-names, offering a comprehensive guide to the fascinating origins of such names as Birdoswald, Jodrell Bank, California (Norfolk), Westward Ho! and Giggleswick - and many, many more. In this engaging and entertaining volume, you will discover: • the origins of place-names from earliest times to the present day • the five classifications of place-names • an extensive list of place-names in England taken from the Bible • how personal names, tribal names and even names of gods have featured in English place-names • and how the Romans and other invading forces shaped the place-names of England If you want to follow an absorbing and entertaining trail through the history of English place-names then you will certainly enjoy William Lewis’s detailed look behind the scenes at how England’s villages, towns and cities acquired their names. Read What’s in a Place-name? today to discover the origins of hundreds of place-names in England.
A Dictionary Of English Place Names
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Author : Anthony David Mills
language : en
Publisher: Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1998
A Dictionary Of English Place Names written by Anthony David Mills and has been published by Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of English place-names available in paperback. From Abbas Combe to Zennor, it gives the meaning and origin of over 12,000 place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. This second edition adds 300 new entries, expands existing ones, and holds a glossary and extensive bibliography.
The Origin Of English Place Names
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Author : P. H. Reany
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964
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English Place Names
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Author : Kenneth Cameron
language : en
Publisher: London, Batsford
Release Date : 1961
English Place Names written by Kenneth Cameron and has been published by London, Batsford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Language Arts & Disciplines 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.
English Place Names Explained
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Author : Charles Whynne-Hammond
language : en
Publisher: England's Living History
Release Date : 2005
English Place Names Explained written by Charles Whynne-Hammond and has been published by England's Living History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
A comprehensive study of English place names - their linguistic roots, historical connections and meanings. Also includes a county-by-county guide to the main place names and their origins.
The Origin Of English Place
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Author : Percy H. Reaney
language : en
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Release Date : 2003-01
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