Books & co
Oct 09, 2020
5 minutes
AUTUMN READS!
Take your mind on a genealogy journey
A History of English Place Names and Where They Came From
By John Moss
The origins of many of England’s towns, hamlets and villages often date back as far as Saxon times, with some even relating to the Roman or Viking place names. In A History of English Place Names we are taken on a tour of 2,000 place names, looking at the origins of each name, whether that is a simple description of the location, a tribute to its founder or a clue as to the population that once lived there.
Author John Moss was faced with a huge task in selecting which place names to feature and so took the sensible decision to use personal choice as his criteria for the selection. The work is a tribute to his many hours of research, much of
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days