A Dictionary of Leicestershire and Rutland Place-names
Title | A Dictionary of Leicestershire and Rutland Place-names PDF eBook |
Author | Barrie Cox |
Publisher | |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN | 9780904889703 |
Leicestershire and Rutland Place-names
Title | Leicestershire and Rutland Place-names PDF eBook |
Author | Anthony Poulton-Smith |
Publisher | Sutton |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
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.
A Dictionary of British Place-Names
Title | A Dictionary of British Place-Names PDF eBook |
Author | David Mills |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 574 |
Release | 2011-10-20 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 019960908X |
From Abbas Combe to Zennor, this dictionary gives the meaning and origin of place names in the British Isles, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day.
The Place-names of Leicestershire
Title | The Place-names of Leicestershire PDF eBook |
Author | Barrie Cox |
Publisher | |
Pages | 432 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Names, Geographical |
ISBN |
Understanding Leicestershire and Rutland Place-names
Title | Understanding Leicestershire and Rutland Place-names PDF eBook |
Author | Jill Bourne |
Publisher | Heart of Albion Press |
Pages | 153 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Names, Geographical |
ISBN | 9781872883717 |
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Hanks |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | |
Release | 2016-11-17 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0192527479 |
Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Leicestershire Including Rutland Place-names
Title | Leicestershire Including Rutland Place-names PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Wilshere |
Publisher | |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Gazetteers |
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