A Dictionary of London Place-names
Author | : A. D. Mills |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 0198609574 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780198609575 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Dictionary of London Place-names written by A. D. Mills and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Abbey Road to Yeading Brook and Garlick Hill to Puddle Dock, this 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.