A Dictionary of British Place-Names
A Dictionary of British Place-Names

Author: David Mills

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2011-10-20

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13: 019960908X

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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.

The Book of English Place Names
The Book of English Place Names

Author: Caroline Taggart

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-06-08

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1409034984

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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.

A History of English Place Names and Where They Came From
A History of English Place Names and Where They Came From

Author: John Moss

Publisher: Pen and Sword History

Published: 2020-05-30

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1526722879

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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 English Place-names
A Dictionary of English Place-names

Author: Anthony David Mills

Publisher: Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13:

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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.

A Dictionary of London Place-Names
A Dictionary of London Place-Names

Author: A. D. Mills

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2010-03-11

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9780199566785

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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.