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Ever wondered where our towns and villages get their names from? Were they a deliberate creation by our ancestors or did they evolve naturally over time? Gloucestershire Place Names examines the origins of the names with which we are otherwise so familiar. Towns, villages, districts, hills, streams, woods, farms, fields, streets and even pubs are examined and explained. Some of the definitions give a glimpse of life in the earlier days of the settlement, and for the author there is nothing more satisfying than finding a name which gives such a snapshot. The definitions are supported by anecdotal evidence, bringing to life the individuals and events which have influenced the places and the way these names have developed. This is not just a dictionary but a history and will prove invaluable not only for those who live and work in the county but also visitors and tourists, historians and former inhabitants, indeed anyone with an interest in Gloucestershire.Product Identifiers
PublisherAmberley Publishing
ISBN-139781848687219
eBay Product ID (ePID)90621597
Product Key Features
Number of Pages158 Pages
Publication NameGloucestershire Place Names
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeography & Geosciences
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorAnthony Poulton-Smith
Subject AreaHistory
SeriesPlace Names
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight380 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAnthony Poulton-Smith