The Book of English Place Names: How Our Towns and Villages Got Their Names

by Caroline Taggart

Book Overview

Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors, right up to the Industrial Revolution, deciphering place names reveals how previous generations lived, worked, traveled, and worshipped, and how their influence has shaped the landscape. From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0091940435
• ISBN13: 9780091940430
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.0"