A Dictionary of London Place-Names

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A. D. Mills (Emeritus Reader in English, University of London, and member of the Council of the English Place-Name Society and of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland.)

A Dictionary of London Place-Names

A. D. Mills (Emeritus Reader in English, University of London, and member of the Council of the English Place-Name Society and of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland.)

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Oxford University Press
16 March 2010

Reference works; Place names & gazetteers

Series: Oxford Quick Reference

Have you ever wondered where the unusual names of Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, and World's End come from? Find out the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and discover their significance in recording English cultural heritage. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers the meanings behind over 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London. The book comprises two main parts: a fascinating introduction, discussing the chronology and structure of London place-names following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the present day; and an A-Z of the place-names themselves, giving their date of first record, origins, and associations. It also features 9 maps of London, a useful glossary of the elements in London place-names, a select bibliography, and recommended web links. Now revised and updated to include the latest in names research and to include new place-names, this remains an excellent reference guide for local historians and a captivating read for both Londoners and visitors to the city.

By: A. D. Mills (Emeritus Reader in English University of London and member of the Council of the English Place-Name Society and of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland.)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 255g
ISBN: 9780199566785
ISBN 10: 019956678X
Series: Oxford Quick Reference
Pages: 354
Publication Date: 16 March 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Introduction The Greater London Boroughs Maps Dictionary of London Place-Names Glossary of the Elements Found in London Place-Names Select Bibliography Recommended Web Links

David Mills is the Emeritus Reader in English, University of London, and a member of the English Place-Name Society and of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland.