A dictionary of London place-names
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A dictionary of London place-names
Oxford University Press, 2010
2nd ed
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A dictionary of London place names
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Includes bibliographical references p. [294]-295
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Have you ever wondered where the unusual names of Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, and World's End come from? Find out the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and discover their significance in recording English cultural heritage. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers the meanings behind over 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London.
The book comprises two main parts: a fascinating introduction, discussing the chronology and structure of London place-names following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the present day; and an A-Z of the place-names themselves, giving their date of first record, origins, and associations. It also features 9 maps of London, a useful glossary of the elements in London place-names, a select bibliography, and recommended web links.
Now revised and updated to include the latest in names research and to include new place-names, this remains an excellent reference guide for local historians and a captivating read for both Londoners and visitors to the city.
Table of Contents
- PREFACE
- INTRODUCTION
- THE GREATER LONDON BOROUGHS
- MAPS
- DICTIONARY OF LONDON PLACE-NAMES
- GLOSSARY OF THE ELEMENTS FOUND IN LONDON PLACE-NAMES
- SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
- RECOMMENDED WEB LINKS
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