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English Place-Names Explained : Their Origins and Meaning.

English place names can be curious and amusing, but they also tell us about our past. This well-researched and enjoyable reference book explains the meaning and derivation of these names.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Whynne-Hammond, Charles
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkshire : Countryside Books, 2013.
Colección:England's living history.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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505 0 |a ""Cover""; ""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Section A â€? The Heritage and Evolution of Place-Names""; ""1 The Study of Place-Names: Research & Understanding""; ""Introduction""; ""Undertaking Research""; ""Sources""; ""Linguistic Developments""; ""Interpreting Source Material""; ""(a) The Formation of Names""; ""(b) Compound Names""; ""(c) Misleading Names""; ""(d) Misleading Spellings""; ""2 The Blending of Languages: Migration & Consolidation""; ""Introduction""; ""The Mixing of Tongues""; ""The Celtic Fringe""; ""The Saxon Kingdoms""; ""Danelaw"" 
505 8 |a The Development of ShiresThe Consolidation of Counties -- County Sub-Divisions -- 3 Communication: Tracks, Ways & Roads -- Ancient Trackways -- Roman Roads -- Trading Routes -- Non-Trading Routes -- Turnpikes and Toll Roads -- 4 The Natural World: Landscape & Nature -- Topographical Features -- Directional Names -- Climatic Names -- Rivers and Estuaries -- Coastal Areas -- Forest Names -- Tree and Plant Names -- Animal Names -- 5 The Nature of Society: Culture & Belief -- Folk and Tribal Names -- Personal Names -- Group Names -- Pagan Names 
505 8 |a Christian NamesDeath and Burial Names -- Folklore and Legend Names -- 6 The Needs of Society: Co-operation & Protection -- The Spread of Agriculture -- Enclosure Names -- Estate Names -- Fortified Settlement Names -- Colonisation Names -- Bastide Towns -- 7 The Wealth Of Society: Industry & Trade -- Transport Names -- Market Names -- Mineral Names -- Industrial Revolution Names -- Resort Names -- Urban Names -- 8 Names Within Towns and Villages -- Street Names -- House Names -- Pub Names -- Theatre and Cinema Names 
505 8 |a ""Section B â€? County Gazetteer""""Common Place-Name Elements""; ""Index"" 
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