A Dictionary of London Place-Names by David Mills

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A Dictionary of London Place-Names by David Mills

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Part of Oxford Paperback Reference series

Summary

Explains the fascinating meanings and linguistic and historical origins of Greater London names. This reference guide includes over 1,700 names of places, streets, and areas of the Greater London Boroughs, along with an introductory essay covering the different types and structures of names, as well as their wider significance.

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A Dictionary of London Place-Names by David Mills

From Abbey Road to Yeading Brook and Garlick Hill to Puddle Dock, this new 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.

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ISBN 13 9780192801067
ISBN 10 0192801066
Title A Dictionary of London Place-Names
Author David Mills
Series Oxford Paperback Reference
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2001-02-22
Number of pages 340
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