A Dictionary Of London Place Names

Author : A. D. Mills
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0198609574

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A Dictionary of London Place-names by A. D. Mills Pdf

From Abbey Road to Yeading Brook and Garlick Hill to Puddle Dock, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers over 1,700 names of streets, places, and areas of Greater London. Discover the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and their significance, following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the present day. This is an excellent reference guide for local historians and is fascinating reading for both Londoners and visitors to the city.

Author : A. D. Mills
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 019956678X

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A Dictionary of London Place-Names by A. D. Mills Pdf

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.

Author : David Mills
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780199609086

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A Dictionary of British Place-Names by David Mills Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780199566785

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A Dictionary of London Place-Names by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anthony David Mills
Publisher : Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023057735

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A Dictionary of English Place-names by Anthony David Mills Pdf

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.

Author : A. D. Mills
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 019956678X

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A Dictionary of London Place-Names by A. D. Mills Pdf

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.

Author : Caroline Taggart
Publisher : Random House
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781448146642

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The Book of London Place Names by Caroline Taggart Pdf

Ever wondered if Cheapside really is cheap, what you do in Threadneedle Street, or who the knights of Knightsbridge were? Did you know that Piccadilly is actually an insult? And that Euston Road was built because there were too many cows on Oxford Street? Or that the River Fleet was covered over partly because of a drunken butcher? Take a trip down narrow lanes, through cobbled streets and crowded markets to discover the meanings behind the city’s place names. Meet forgotten residents whose names survive in the places where they lived, such as Sir George Downing of Downing Street, and uncover tales from London’s murky past that have shaped the modern city. From famous landmarks to forgotten rivers, grand thoroughfares to lost palaces, and ancient villages swallowed up as the city grew, Caroline Taggart explains the hidden meanings behind familiar places. If you have ever wanted to learn more about the history of London and discover the people, events and stories that shaped our capital city, then come on a journey that will show you London in a new light...

Author : Al Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : London (England)
ISBN : 0668023260

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Dictionary of City of London Street Names by Al Smith Pdf

Author : Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192527479

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The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland by Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure Pdf

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.

Author : Klaus Forster
Publisher : Routledge & Kegan Paul Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015008301197

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A Pronouncing Dictionary of English Place-names by Klaus Forster Pdf

This dictionary presents a collection of not only the standard or "official" pronunciations but also of local, dialectal and archaic forms of over 12,000 different English counties, towns, villages and farms, as well as natural features such as rivers and mountains and even street - names of some major cities such as London, Leeds and Bristol.

Author : Victor Watts,John Insley,Margaret Gelling
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0521168554

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The Cambridge Dictionary of English Place-Names by Victor Watts,John Insley,Margaret Gelling Pdf

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.

Author : Philip Durkin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199691630

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The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography by Philip Durkin Pdf

This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions andperspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, andbilingual dictionaries. Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of the historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IV examine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; andthe practicalities of dictionary production. The book ends with a chronology of the major events in the history of lexicography. It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.

Author : Caroline Taggart
Publisher : Random House
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781409034988

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The Book of English Place Names by Caroline Taggart Pdf

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.

Author : Patrick McKay
Publisher : Dufour Editions
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028775869

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A Dictionary of Ulster Place-names by Patrick McKay Pdf

A dictionary of 1300 place names of the nine Ulster counties, it provides the derivation and meaning, as well as interesting local background information on each name.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1228197753

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The streets of London by Anonim Pdf