Book of English Place Names
by Caroline Taggart
Title:
Book of English Place Names
Author:
Caroline Taggart
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
304 pages
Publisher:
Ebury Publishing
ISBN-13:
9781529907759
EAN:
9781529907759
Publication Date:
19/01/2023
Classifications:
Encyclopaedias and reference works
Weight (g):
334
Dimensions (mm):
126 x 197 x 22
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£12.37
4 copies in stock
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Description
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.
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