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 Place-Names of Sussex
The Place-Names of Sussex

Author: R. G. Roberts

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-03-22

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1107607744

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Originally published in 1914, this volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in Sussex. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest or the complexity of their development. Additionally, the text contains an introduction and bibliography, together with information on the principal personal names used in place-names, and words other than personal names used in place-names. This is a fascinating volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and the development of toponymy.

South Staffordshire Street Names
South Staffordshire Street Names

Author: Anthony Poulton-Smith

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2009-10-15

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1445631008

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South Staffordshire Street Names provides an interesting insight into some of the county's more unusual place names.