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.

Place-names, Language and the Anglo-Saxon Landscape

Place-names, Language and the Anglo-Saxon Landscape
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Publisher : Boydell Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 9781843836032
ISBN-13 : 1843836033
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Place-names, Language and the Anglo-Saxon Landscape by : N. J. Higham

An exploration of the landscape of Anglo-Saxon England, particularly through the prism of place-names and what they can reveal.

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.

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.

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.

The Place-names of Shropshire

The Place-names of Shropshire
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015036034091
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Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis The Place-names of Shropshire by : Margaret Gelling

Place-Names of Flintshire

Place-Names of Flintshire
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Publisher : University of Wales Press
Total Pages : 250
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ISBN-10 : 9781786831125
ISBN-13 : 1786831120
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Place-Names of Flintshire by : Hywel Wyn Owen

This is the first thorough, authoritative study of the place-names of the entire pre-1974 Flintshire, scholarly in substance, readable in presentation, with its selection of names based on the OS Landranger 1:50,000 map. The entry for each of the 800 names presents a grid reference, documentary and oral evidence with dates, derivation and meaning, and a discussion of the significance of the name in terms of history, language, landscape and industrial associations. Additionally, comparisons are drawn with similar names in other parts of Wales and the UK, and the later linguistic development of names is charted in light of the particular influences of a bilingual society.

The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland

The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
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ISBN-10 : 9780192527479
ISBN-13 : 0192527479
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland by : Patrick Hanks

Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.

The Cambridge Dictionary of English Place-Names

The Cambridge Dictionary of English Place-Names
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0521168554
ISBN-13 : 9780521168557
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis The Cambridge Dictionary of English Place-Names by : Victor Watts

Victor Watt's reference work comprises a completely new compilation, based on the archives of the English Place-Name Society. It reflects the most recent scholarship for all names of cities, towns, villages, hamlets, rivers, streams, hills and other geographical locations included in the Ordnance Survey Road Atlas of Great Britain (1983), with many more recent additions. The Dictionary will be of interest to geographers, historians, historical linguists and language scholars.

Celtic Voices, English Places

Celtic Voices, English Places
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Publisher : Paul Watkins
Total Pages : 452
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105025376919
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Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Celtic Voices, English Places by : Richard Coates

This combination of catalogue and analysis argues that many more major place names in England predate the Anglo-Saxon invasion than has previously been thought. Others enshrine early names with a complex structure, often reflecting the influence of geographical features. Introductory chapters examine names with a non-Celtic origin, including London, Brittonic river names, such as Poulter, Test and Weaver, and early Irish names in England. Regional chapters contain fully-referenced articles which trace the development of specific names through Saxon and medieval sources, notably Domesday . A number of the articles have been previously published in journals but have since been revised. Includes a gazetteer of names.