Remains, historical and literary
Author : Chetam society
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 18,43 MB
Release : 1922
Category : English language
ISBN :
A Lancashire Miscellany
Author : Tom Holman
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 39,49 MB
Release : 2010-10-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1907666419
Book Description
How do you make a Lancashire Hot Pot? Why did a red rose become the emblem of Lancashire? Where can you find Bedlam, Buttock and Little Tongues? Which Italian opera was set in Lancashire? What is the highest point in the county? When is Lancashire Day? Find all the answers and much more besides in A Lancashire Miscellany-a treasure trove of knowledge about this wonderful part of England. Whether you're a true Lancastrian or just passing through, this book is an entertaining romp through the people and places of the wonderful county. Teach yourself the Lancashire lingo with a gradely guide to local dialect and sayings, and pick up tips for cooking famous local specialities like black pudding and Eccles cakes. From Prime Ministers to rock stars, read the stories of famous Lancastrians through the ages, and discover some of the quirky customs of the region. From its famous landmarks and industries to its cultural and sporting highlights, A Lancashire Miscellany is bursting with intriguing facts and figures-a book to dip into again and again. This title is also available as an ebook, in either Kindle, ePub or PDF editions
The Place-names of Cumberland and Westmorland
Author :
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,16 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
The Place-names of Nottinghamshire
Author : Heinrich Mutschmann
Publisher : Cambridge, University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 42,40 MB
Release : 1913
Category : English language
ISBN :
Book Description
The Surnames & Place-names of the Isle of Man
Author : Arthur William Moore
Publisher :
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 29,2 MB
Release : 1890
Category : English language
ISBN :
Book Description
Archaeology and Place-Names and History
Author : F.T. Wainwright
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 14,92 MB
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 131759939X
Book Description
In the period A.D. 400-1100, perhaps more than in any other, it is necessary to bring together the results of historical, archaeological and place-name studies. Each provides information that is either badly preserved or not preserved at all in the other two, but it is not always realised how great are the difficulties involves in co-ordination and integration. This book, originally published in 1962, draws attention to the problems and provides a basis for discussion.
A History of English Place Names and Where They Came From
Author : John Moss
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 30,27 MB
Release : 2020-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1526722879
Book Description
The origin of the names of many English towns, hamlets and villages date as far back as Saxon times, when kings like Alfred the Great established fortified borough towns to defend against the Danes. A number of settlements were established and named by French Normans following the Conquest. Many are even older and are derived from Roman placenames. Some hark back to the Vikings who invaded our shores and established settlements in the eighth and ninth centuries. Most began as simple descriptions of the location; some identified its founder, marked territorial limits, or gave tribal people a sense of their place in the grand scheme of things. Whatever their derivation, placenames are inextricably bound up in our history and they tell us a great deal about the place where we live.
The Place-Names of Sussex
Author : R. G. Roberts
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 32,41 MB
Release : 2012-03-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1107607744
Book Description
Originally published in 1914, this volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in Sussex. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest or the complexity of their development. Additionally, the text contains an introduction and bibliography, together with information on the principal personal names used in place-names, and words other than personal names used in place-names. This is a fascinating volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and the development of toponymy.
Introduction to the Survey of English Place-names
Author : Allen Mawer
Publisher :
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 31,52 MB
Release : 1924
Category : English language
ISBN :
Book Description
The Origins of Lancashire
Author : Denise Kenyon
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 33,32 MB
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 9780719035463
