What's in an English Place-name?: A History of England in its Place-Names: A History of English Names, #2
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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 - amongst many others.
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 from earliest times personal names, tribal names and sometimes even names of gods have featured in English place-names.
•How the Romans and other invading forces shaped the place names of England
If you want to follow an absorbing and entertaining path 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.
Buy What's in a Place-name? today to discover the origins of hundreds of place-names in England and more . . .
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