A Dictionary of British Place-Names

A Dictionary of British Place-Names
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 574
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ISBN-10 : 9780199609086
ISBN-13 : 019960908X
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis A Dictionary of British Place-Names by : David Mills

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.

An International Glossary of Place Name Elements

An International Glossary of Place Name Elements
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 0810850400
ISBN-13 : 9780810850408
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis An International Glossary of Place Name Elements by : Joel F. Mann

Place name elements from over 300 languages are arranged alphabetically, followed by the name of the language or language group of origin, the meaning in English and, in many cases, the word's usage in an actual place name.

A Dictionary of London Place-Names

A Dictionary of London Place-Names
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 019956678X
ISBN-13 : 9780199566785
Rating : 4/5 (8X Downloads)

Synopsis A Dictionary of London Place-Names by : A. D. Mills

A unique gazetteer that clearly explains the fascinating origins and meanings behind the names of over 1,700 places, streets, and areas within the English capital, including the Greater London Boroughs. It also features maps, an extended introduction on the development of these place-names, a detailed glossary, and recommended web links.

What's in an English Place-name?

What's in an English Place-name?
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Publisher : Brazen Head Publishing
Total Pages : 291
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Synopsis What's in an English Place-name? by : William Lewis

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.

English River-names

English River-names
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Publisher : Oxford Clarendon Press 1928.
Total Pages : 588
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:B4598439
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Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis English River-names by : Eilert Ekwall

The English Settlements

The English Settlements
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 0192822357
ISBN-13 : 9780192822352
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis The English Settlements by : John Nowell Linton Myres

The dark ages of English history between the collapse of Roman rule in the early fifth century and the emergence of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in the seventh century are examined in this study, which draws attention to political and social factors linking Roman Britain to Anglo-Saxon England.

The Landscape of Place-names

The Landscape of Place-names
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 391
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ISBN-10 : 1900289261
ISBN-13 : 9781900289269
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis The Landscape of Place-names by : Margaret Gelling

A History of English Place Names and Where They Came From

A History of English Place Names and Where They Came From
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Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : 9781526722874
ISBN-13 : 1526722879
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of English Place Names and Where They Came From by : John Moss

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.

The Concise Dictionary of World Place-names

The Concise Dictionary of World Place-names
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ISBN-10 : 0191866326
ISBN-13 : 9780191866326
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis The Concise Dictionary of World Place-names by : John Everett-Heath

"Includes over 11,000 entries. This dictionary explores the history, meanings, and origin of place names around the world. It covers continents, countries, regions, islands, bays, capes, cities, towns, deserts, lakes, mountains, and rivers, giving the name in the local language as well as key historical facts associated with many place names. The fourth edition includes updates to French regions and to Ukrainian place names. In addition to the entries themselves, the dictionary includes a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place names and their meaning, as well as a list of personalities and leaders who have influenced the naming of places around the world"--Publisher.