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A Dictionary of London Place-Names
A. D. Mills
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Description for A Dictionary of London Place-Names
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 352 pages, maps of London. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; GBC; GBGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 137 x 24. Weight in Grams: 262.
Have you ever wondered where the unusual names of Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, and World's End come from? Find out the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and discover their significance in recording English cultural heritage. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers the meanings behind over 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London. The book comprises two main parts: a fascinating introduction, discussing the chronology and structure of London place-names following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the ... Read more
Have you ever wondered where the unusual names of Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, and World's End come from? Find out the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and discover their significance in recording English cultural heritage. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers the meanings behind over 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London. The book comprises two main parts: a fascinating introduction, discussing the chronology and structure of London place-names following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Oxford Quick Reference
Condition
New
Number of Pages
354
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199566785
SKU
V9780199566785
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About A. D. Mills
David Mills is the Emeritus Reader in English, University of London, and a member of the English Place-Name Society and of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland.
Reviews for A Dictionary of London Place-Names
Review from previous edition The entries are models of their kind... engagingly and lucidly written... a treasure trove of rare delights
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