Ever wondered where our towns and villages get their names from? Were they a deliberate creation by our ancestors or did they evolve naturally over time?
Somerset Place Names examines the origins of the names with which we are otherwise so familiar. Towns, villages, districts, streets and even pubs are examined and explained. Some of the definitions give a glimpse of life in the earlier days of the settlement, and for the author there is nothing more satisfying than finding a name which gives such a snapshot. The definitions are supported by anecdotal evidence, bringing to life the individuals and events which have influenced the places and the way these names have developed.
This is not just a dictionary but a history and will prove invaluable not only for those who live and work in the county but also visitors and tourists, historians and former inhabitants, indeed anyone with an interest in Somerset.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anthony Poulton-Smith is a prolific writer, who has written many local history books and has a particular interest in the origin of place names.
He is also the author of Paranormal Cotswolds, Devon Place Names, Hampshire Place Names,Oxfordshire Place Names, Northamptonshire Place Names and South Staffordshire Street Names.
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| Publication: |
April 2010 |
Extent: |
160 pages |
| Availability: |
In stock |
Images Mono: |
70 |
| Format: |
235 x 165 mm |
Images Colour: |
0 |
| Binding: |
Paperback |
