A Dictionary of London Place Names
Download or Read eBook A Dictionary of London Place Names PDF written by Anthony David Mills and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Anthony David Mills |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015049517041 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of London Place Names by : Anthony David Mills
Book excerpt: 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. Here, readers can 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.