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Place-Names: A Pocket Guide to Over 1500 Place-names in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales (Discovering Books): No. 102 (Shire Discovering) - Softcover
This book explains the meanings of more than 1500 place-names and discusses the techniques by which this information is obtained. It is not limited to England, but includes names from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man. In ordinary language, and assuming no special knowledge on the reader's part, the author briefly discusses a wide selection of names of counties, towns, villages, rivers, forests and hills. Names introduced or revived as a result of local government reorganisation are also considered. This book - the only short work covering the place-names of the whole of the British Isles - includes a comprehensive index and a glossary of terms. This fourth edition has been revised and updated by Dr Margaret Gelling.
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The late John Field, editorial assistant in the English Place-Name Society, was engaged in place-name research for many years. He had a particular interest in field-names and published 'English Field-names: A Dictionary' in 1972 and 'A History of English Field-names in 1993.
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- PublisherShire Publications
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0747806179
- ISBN 13 9780747806172
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number4
- Number of pages72
- IllustratorGelling Margaret
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Book Description Gelling, Margaret (illustrator). Paperback in Fine condition. Not Inscribed. Small Format. 72 Pages. This book explains the meanings of more than 1,500 place names from across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the Isle of Man. In accessible, lively language the author briefly discusses a wide selection of names and counties, towns, villages, rivers, forests and hills. Interpretations are offered against the background of historical events and cultural developments. Names introduced or revived as a result of local government reorganisation are also considered. This book includes a comprehensive index and a glossary of terms. Seller Inventory # 32855
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