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.
A Dictionary of London Place-names
Title | A Dictionary of London Place-names PDF eBook |
Author | A. D. Mills |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 9780198609575 |
From Abbey Road to Yeading Brook and Garlick Hill to Puddle Dock, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers over 1,700 names of streets, places, and areas of Greater London. Discover the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and their significance, following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the present day. This is an excellent reference guide for local historians and is fascinating reading for both Londoners and visitors to the city.
A Dictionary of London Place-Names
Title | A Dictionary of London Place-Names PDF eBook |
Author | A. D. Mills |
Publisher | OUP Oxford |
Pages | 352 |
Release | 2010-03-11 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780199566785 |
A unique gazetteer that clearly explains the fascinating origins and meanings behind the names of over 1,700 places, streets, and areas within the English capital, including the Greater London Boroughs. It also features maps, an extended introduction on the development of these place-names, a detailed glossary, and recommended web links.
A Dictionary of London Place-Names
Title | A Dictionary of London Place-Names PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 354 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 019956678X |
A Dictionary of English Place-names
Title | A Dictionary of English Place-names PDF eBook |
Author | Anthony David Mills |
Publisher | Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press |
Pages | 460 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN |
This is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of English place-names available in paperback. From Abbas Combe to Zennor, it gives the meaning and origin of over 12,000 place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. This second edition adds 300 new entries, expands existing ones, and holds a glossary and extensive bibliography.
A Dictionary of London Place-Names
Title | A Dictionary of London Place-Names PDF eBook |
Author | A. D. Mills |
Publisher | OUP Oxford |
Pages | 352 |
Release | 2010-03-11 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780199566785 |
A unique gazetteer that clearly explains the fascinating origins and meanings behind the names of over 1,700 places, streets, and areas within the English capital, including the Greater London Boroughs. It also features maps, an extended introduction on the development of these place-names, a detailed glossary, and recommended web links.
Dictionary of City of London Street Names
Title | Dictionary of City of London Street Names PDF eBook |
Author | Al Smith |
Publisher | |
Pages | 219 |
Release | 1970 |
Genre | London (England) |
ISBN | 9780668023269 |