South Staffordshire Street Names (Paperback)

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? South Staffordshire Street Names examines the origins of the names with which we are otherwise so familiar. Towns, villages, districts, hills, streams, woods, farms, fields, 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 Staffordshire.

General

Imprint:	Amberley Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2009
Authors:	Anthony Poulton-Smith
Dimensions:	234 x 165 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-1-84868-172-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Maps, charts & atlases > Place names & gazetteers Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
LSN:	1-84868-172-0
Barcode:	9781848681729

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