Author: Chetam societyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Remains, historical and literary
Author: Chetam societyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The Place-names of Cumberland and Westmorland
Author: Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A Lancashire Miscellany
Author: Tom HolmanPublisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 1907666419
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 173
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 Surnames & Place-names of the Isle of Man
Author: Arthur William MoorePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
The Place-Names of Sussex
Author: R. G. RobertsPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107607744
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 245
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.
Archaeology and Place-Names and History
Author: F.T. WainwrightPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 131759939X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 126
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 MossPublisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1526722879
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410
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.
Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of Lancaster and Chester
Author: The Place-names of Nottinghamshire
Author: Heinrich MutschmannPublisher: Cambridge, University Press
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Origins of Lancashire
Author: Denise KenyonPublisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719035463
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description