Dictionary of London Place-names
Dictionary of London Place-names Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, World's End--the place names of London can be colorful and intriguing. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to…
Specifikacia Dictionary of London Place-names
Dictionary of London Place-names
Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, World's End--the place names of London can be colorful and intriguing. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary uncovers the history behind more than 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London. Now, in the new Second Edition of A Dictionary of London Place Names, readers can discover the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and grasp their significance to English cultural heritage.
The book also features 9 maps of London, a useful glossary of the elements in London place-names, a select bibliography, and recommended web links. Organized alphabetically, the entries include the origin of the name, the date of first record, and other fascinating associations. Now revised and updated to include the latest research and many new place-names, this