This dictionary of Leicestershire and Rutland place-names examines their origins and meanings. It includes not only towns, villages and hamlets, but also rivers, streams, hills, fields and woods, as well as streets, buildings and public houses. A comprehensive description of the origin and evolution of each name is given, bringing to life the history of the place in a new and remarkably revealing way. Few are aware of the background of the names that are part of our everyday language, and Anthony Poulton-Smith uncovers this aspect of Leicestershire and Rutland's rich history to great effect.
| ISBN: | 9780750950459 |
| Publication date: | 11th August 2008 |
| Author: | Anthony PoultonSmith |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 150 pages |
| Genres: |
Local history Place names and gazetteers |
This dictionary of Leicestershire and Rutland place-names examines their origins and meanings. It includes not only towns, villages and hamlets, but also rivers, streams, hills, fields and woods, as well as streets, buildings and public houses. A comprehensive description of the origin and evolution of each name is given, bringing to life the history of the place in a new and remarkably revealing way. Few are aware of the background of the names that are part of our everyday language, and Anthony Poulton-Smith uncovers this aspect of Leicestershire and Rutland's rich history to great effect.
Leicestershire and Rutland Place Names features in the following genres: Local history, Place names and gazetteers
Leicestershire and Rutland Place Names is available in Paperback
Leicestershire and Rutland Place Names was written by Anthony PoultonSmith and published by The History Press
Leicestershire and Rutland Place Names has 150 pages
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