A History Of English Place Names And Where They Came From

Author : John Moss
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526722874

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

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.

Author : John Moss
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526722850

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

An enlightening journey into the languages, meanings, and history behind the names on England’s map. The origins 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 place names. Some hark back to the Vikings who invaded 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, place names are inextricably bound up in history—and these are the stories behind them.

Author : David Mills
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : Caroline Taggart
Publisher : Random House
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,5 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 : William Lewis
Publisher : Brazen Head Publishing
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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What's in an English Place-name? by William Lewis Pdf

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.

Author : Charles Whynne-Hammond
Publisher : England's Living History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 1853069116

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English Place-names Explained by Charles Whynne-Hammond Pdf

A comprehensive study of English place names - their linguistic roots, historical connections and meanings. Also includes a county-by-county guide to the main place names and their origins.

Author : G.P. (Philip) V. Akrigg,Helen Akrigg
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780774841702

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British Columbia Place Names by G.P. (Philip) V. Akrigg,Helen Akrigg Pdf

Elephant Crossing. Houdini Needles. Miniskirt, Tickletoeteaser Tower, and Why Not Mountain. These are just some of the many names of places, rivers, mountains, and lakes that you will come across in the newest edition of British Columbia Place Names. This classic which, in its various editions, has sold over 29,000 copies, covers about 2,500 geographical features, cities, towns, and smaller communities in the province. The book abounds with fascinating historical facts, stories, and remarkable characters involved with the names of towns, cities, rivers, lakes, mountains, and islands. The selection was determined by the geographical importance of the feature as well as story of the naming. In the introduction the authors deal with the stages by which B.C. acquired its place names, the history of research into those names, and the categories into which they fall. The latter range from the honorific and commemorative to the comic and disrespectful. Aboriginal names receive particular attention. The location of each place is clearly indicated and the text is accompanied by detailed maps. Brief biographical accounts of persons with places named after them as well as an abundance of anecdotes make this a fascinating book for browsers and an invaluable resource for historians.

Author : Margaret Gelling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : English language
ISBN : 1860775926

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Signposts to the Past by Margaret Gelling Pdf

Place-names are important to the historian and the archaeologist. Quite apart from the inherent interest of the original meaning of a place-name, the fact that in England there are six successive layers of language reflected in the stock of place-names means that they provide vital evidence for dating and, indeed, for estimating the mixture of races in the composition of the nation. The author, as President of the English Place-Name Society, has succeeded in bringing the story of English place-names to a wider public in this fascinating general study. The response to the first edition demonstrated the book's appeal to the reader with an interest in the evolution, meaning and significance of the names of our towns, villages, rivers and hills. The Listener said that the book 'opens up the whole subject in the most enthralling manner', while Comment observed '...a classic in this field, essential reading for anyone interested in local history'. This new edition emphasises the contribution that this philological discipline can make to the work of the archaeologist and the historian and to our understanding of the long process of human settlement in our island. The sub-title of the book is 'Place-Names and the History of England'...Dr Gelling and her colleagues have made great strides in exploiting the latent store of information about the past preserved in the names of places.

Author : Kenneth Cameron
Publisher : London, Batsford
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015049805529

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English Place-names by Kenneth Cameron Pdf

Author : Anthony David Mills
Publisher : Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 45,6 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 : Margaret Gelling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037243107

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Signposts to the Past by Margaret Gelling Pdf

Author : George Henry Armstrong
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547187486

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The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada by George Henry Armstrong Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada" by George Henry Armstrong. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Kenneth Cameron
Publisher : B.T. Batsford
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015046856657

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English Place Names by Kenneth Cameron Pdf

Since this work on English place-names was first published in 1961, a great deal of research has been undertaken, and material has been published which is of importance to the interpretation of individual names and the understanding of the significance of groups of place-names. This revised and updated edition explains the technique of place-name study, examines the types of place-name formation, both ancient and modern, and includes a new chapter on modern place-names. It covers names of Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian and French origin, those with Christian and pagan signifance, those illustrating social and legal customs, and other associations.

Author : Constance Mary Matthews
Publisher : Nicholson
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015004316355

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How Place Names Began, and how They Develop by Constance Mary Matthews Pdf

Author : Patrick Weston Joyce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033828414

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The Origin and History of Irish Names of Places by Patrick Weston Joyce Pdf