Place names and gazetteers Books
HarperCollins Publishers Cotswolds Pocket Map
Book SynopsisExplore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins.Handy little full colour map of the Cotswolds. Detailed mapping and tourist information ideal for any road trip.Main features of this map include: Clear mapping Main tourist attractions located and described Ideal for touring with sights, places to stay, cafe/restaurant, golf courses, things to do all on the map Essential travel information Index to places of interest and place namesEssential for those planning a trip around the Cotswolds.
£5.62
New Holland Publishers Aboriginal Fables and Legandary Tales
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Devon Pocket Map
Book SynopsisExplore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins.Handy little full-colour map of Devon. Detailed mapping and tourist information ideal for any road trip.Main features of this map include:Clear mappingMain tourist attractions located and describedPlaces to stay, cafe/restaurant, golf courses, and things to do are all clearly marked on the mapEssential travel informationIndex to places of interest and place namesEssential for those planning a trip to Devon.
£5.68
HarperCollins Publishers Shetland Pocket Map
Book SynopsisHandy little full colour map of Shetland.Main features of this map include: Clear mapping Main tourist attractions located and described Ideal for touring with sights, places to stay, cafe/restaurant, golf courses, things to do all on the map Essential travel information Index to places of interest and place namesEssential for those planning a trip around the Shetland Islands.
£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers AZ Liverpool Hidden Walks
Book SynopsisDiscover hidden gems around Liverpool with 20 walking routes.Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z Liverpool Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore the city in a new light.Small enough to fit in a bag or pocket, this handy guidebook is ideal for tourists or locals looking to discover more about the city. Each route varies in length from 1 to 6 miles (1.6 to 9.6 km), and is clearly outlined on detailed A-Z street mapping. 20 walking routes with instructions and maps Full-colour photographs of hidden gems and city attractions Key sights and locations clearly marked on map Information such as start/finish points, nearest postcodes, distance and terrain includedMore from the A-Z Hidden Walks series:A-Z Birmingham Hidden WalksA-Z Bristol & Bath Hidden WalksA-Z Edinburgh Hidden WalksA-Z London Hidden WalksA-Z Oxford Hidden WalksA-Z York Hidden W
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers A Z Master Atlas of Greater London
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£20.69
HarperCollins Publishers London AZ Pocket Atlas
Book SynopsisA pocket-sized, paperback street atlas of Central London and the surrounding areas in full colour.Covering an area extending from the centre of London to: Brent Cross, Golders Green, Highgate, Finsbury Park, Stoke Newington, Leytonstone, Wanstead, West Ham, Thames Flood Barrier, Eltham, Grove Park, Catford, Streatham, Wimbledon, Barnes Bridge, Willesden Junction, Neasden.Highlights include:Large scale 3 inches to 1 mile mapIndex to more than 35,700 streetsAdditional street map section of the inner London area which extends north to Regent''s Park and Shoreditch, south to London Victoria station and Lambeth, west to Hyde Park and east to Tower BridgeOne-way streets and safety camera locations with their maximum speed limit are featured on both scales of street mappingCongestion charging zone boundary is shown on both scales of mappingThe comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and junction names. There are separate index listings f
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Greater Glasgow AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way in and around Glasgow with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas.Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this A4 atlas contains 168 pages of continuous street mapping. More than 23,000 streets indexed.The main mapping extends well beyond central Glasgow at a scale of 5.4 inches to 1 mile, featuring postcode districts, one-way streets and park and ride sites.Areas covered include Hamilton, Motherwell, Paisley, Clydebank, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Renfrew, Kirkintilloch, Dumbarton, Milngavie, Cumbernauld, Johnstone, Barrhead, East Kilbride, Larkhall, Carluke.The large-scale street map of Glasgow city centre is at a scale of 10.82 inches to 1 mile.The atlas also includes: Postcode map of the Glasgow area Road map of the Glasgow area Diagrammatic map of rail and subway connectionsA comprehensive index lists streets, places & areas, industrial estates, selected flats & walkways, junction names & service areas, stations and selected places of interest.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Dumfries Galloway Pocket Map
Book SynopsisHandy little full colour map of Dumfries & Galloway.Main features of this map include: Clear mapping Main tourist attractions located and described Ideal for touring with sights, places to stay, cafe/restaurant, golf courses, things to do all on the map Essential travel information Index to places of interest and place namesEssential for those planning a trip around southwest Scotland.
£5.68
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of British PlaceNames
Book SynopsisA gazetteer tracing the origin and meaning of more than 17,000 place-names throughout Britain, this A-Z is a treasury of information and fascinating facts. It is both an ideal guide for anybody exploring the British Isles and an authoritative resource for researchers and students interested in the study of place-names.Trade ReviewThis is a book so meticulously and scruplously compiled that it deserves not only a salutation, then, but scrutiny. And everyone who lives in this country and is curious about it should have it on a shelf, ready to take with them before going for a long, curious walk. * Nicholas Lezard, The Guardian *Just the (almost) pocket-size reference manual you need to find out the true meaning of your home town or village. * Suffolk & Norfolk Life *
£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers Edinburgh AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Edinburgh with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas. Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 45 pages of continuous street mapping.
£8.54
The History Press Ltd A History of London and Londoners
Book SynopsisThis book is an entertaining romp through the history of our capital city from its origins as a simple market place in 50AD to the sprawling metropolis we know today. In it, the reader will discover many fascinating and unknown facts, ranging in timescale from the Romans to the twenty-first century. With chronological chapters dealing with themes such as royalty, politics, war, education, business and commerce, crime and punishment and transport, along with wonderfully illuminating accounts of the history of rhyming slang, words, street- and place-names, this is a revealing insight into London life through history. Other fascinating pieces of information on famous Londoners, famous firsts and events that shaped the city are also featured. Full of intriguing facts gathered from many years of research, this book will be a valuable addition to every Londoner''s bookshelf.
£13.49
Tapir Academic Press Names on Svalbard
Book SynopsisThe names on Svalbard are a reminder of how many different nationalities that have visited and lived on the archipelago during the centuries. These names are artefacts that succinctly represent Svalbard''s unique position in terms of economic and political history.
£20.25
HarperCollins Publishers Isle of Wight Pocket Map
Book SynopsisExplore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins.Handy little full-colour map of the Isle of Wight. Detailed mapping and tourist information of the whole island.With its stunning sea views and beautiful beaches, the Isle of Wight has a distinct identity. Discover this unique area with this handy pocket map.Main features of this map include:Clear mapping at a scale of 2.3 miles to 1 inch / 1.5 km to 1 cmMain tourist attractions located and describedPlaces to stay, cafes/restaurants, golf courses are all highlighted on the mapEssential travel informationIndex to places of interest and place namesEssential for those planning a trip around the Isle of Wight.
£5.68
HarperCollins Publishers London AZ Premier Map
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around London with this detailed, easy-to-use, and up-to-date A-Z Premier Map.A full-colour, single sided, fold-out street map, covering a six-mile radius from Charing Cross in Central London. Extending to Muswell Hill to the north, London City Airport to the east, Crystal Palace to the south, and Wembley to the west.Attached to the cover is a booklet containing a comprehensive index of more than 40,000 streets, along with selected flats, walkways, places of interest, fire stations, hospitals and hospices within this region.Also included on the map are postcode districts, one-way streets, the congestion zone boundary and the ULEZ boundary. There is also a separate and up-to-date TfL underground map.This iconic map is a trusted means of finding your way around the capital city.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Dorset Pocket Map
Book SynopsisExplore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins.Handy little full-colour map of Dorset. Detailed mapping and tourist information ideal for any road trip.Main features of this map include: Clear mapping Main tourist attractions located and described Ideal for touring with sights, places to stay, cafe/restaurant, golf courses, things to do all on the map Essential travel information Index to places of interest and place namesEssential for those planning a trip to Dorset.
£5.68
National Geographic Society National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks
Book SynopsisThe first book of its kind, this stunning atlas showcases America's spectacular park system from coast to coast, richly illustrated with an inspiring and informative collection of maps, graphics, and photographs. From the white sand beaches of Dry Tortugas to the snowy peaks of Denali, this captivating book combines authoritative park maps with hundreds of graphics and photographs to tell the stories of America's sixty beloved national parks. Former ranger and author Jonathan Waterman introduces readers to the country's scenic reserves and highlights the extraordinary features that distinguish each: magnificent landmarks, thriving ecosystems, representative wildlife, fascinating histories, and more. With striking imagery and state-of-the-art graphics reflecting details of wildlife, climate, culture, archaeology, recreation, and more, this lush reference provides an up-close look at what makes these lTrade Review“National Geographic’s Atlas of the National Parks showcases these natural treasures through photographs, maps, and graphics.” –National Geographic “Following coverage of the U.S. parks system as a whole, this gorgeous guide from former ranger Waterman explores all 61 national parks, 33 of them in depth…Visitors to these wonders, as well as browsers and students in middle school and up doing assignments, will find a wealth of information on the natural history of the destinations; the flora, fauna, and geological features to be found there now; and numerous other details, from social history to vital statistics, such as location, size, and highest point. The work offers plenty of well-researched and effectively written textual material, as well as numerous crisply detailed photos, maps, and illustrations per spread, in color and black-and-white as appropriate. The quality of this tome and its emphasis on current features make it worth a purchase even where libraries own [it].” –Library Journal “History buffs will enjoy the many old photos and maps that show the parks as they were. Science fans will be attracted to the topographical maps and information about the flora and animals found in the parks, and art majors will love the historical paintings that feature the parks.” –Bookchickdi “If you have visited a specific Park you can look it up and relive your trip. If you are planning a trip you can learn some valuable information about the place you want to visit. If you want to dream, this book lets your soul take wing.” –Broken Teepee “You know the photos are going to be stunning when National Geographic is involved and these do not disappoint.” –Bookapotamus “Also, if you don't finish this book without wanting to sing This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie, it's like I don't even know you.” –Stranded in Chaos “This is one of the most exciting books I have received in a long time, simply because of its beautiful pictures and the amount of places it adds to my travel bucket list…The land itself is bountiful and plentiful, with innumerable activities and destinations containing untold adventures waiting to be had. A quick flip through these pictures brings a unique perspective to our own understanding of the US.” –Amy’s Book-et List “This book gave me some serious wanderlust…So many times we dream of beaches far away for our next vacation, but I think we’re all guilty of realizing the beauty of our own backyards. This book makes me want to sell all my possessions, buy an RV, and travel across the United States to visit all these breathtaking places.” –Instagram: @happiestwhenreading “I found myself being drawn in to topics and areas of the country that I wouldn’t have thought would interest me.” –Literary Quicksand “This atlas is full of stunning photos just as you’d expect from National Geographic. My travel bucket list has expanded exponentially after flipping through its pages.” –Instagram: @readingbetweenthe_wines
£52.25
HarperCollins Publishers Chichester AZ Pocket Street Map
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Chichester with detailed street maps from A-ZThis up-to-date, folded A-Z street map indexes 780 streets in and around Chichester. As well as the harbour, the other areas covered are Fishbourne, Stockbridge, Whyke and Portfield.The large scale street map includes the following: Places of interest Postcode districts, one-way streets and car parks Index to streets, places of interest, place and area names, park and ride sites, national rail stations, hospitals and hospicesThe perfect reference map for finding your way around Chichester.
£5.08
HarperCollins Publishers Nottingham AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Nottingham with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas.Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 74 pages of continuous street mapping.The main mapping extends beyond central Nottingham at a scale of 4 inches to 1 mile, featuring postcode districts, one-way streets, park and ride sites, and safety camera locations. Areas covered include: Arnold Beeston Burton Joyce Calverton Carlton Clifton Cotgrave Eastwood Heanor Hucknall Ilkeston Keyworth Long Eaton Radcliffe on Trent Stapleford West BridgfordSeparate coverage of Bingham is provided.The large-scale street map of Nottingham city centre at a scale of 8 inches to 1 mile includes: Postcode map of the Nottingham area Road map of the Nottingham area Nottingham Express Transit mapA comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and station names. Additional healthcare (hospitals, walk-in centres and hospices) and transport connections (N
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Cardiff AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Cardiff with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas.Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 107 pages of continuous street mapping.The main mapping covers Cardiff and Newport at a scale of 4 inches to 1 mile, featuring postcode districts, one-way streets, park and ride sites, and safety camera locations. Areas covered include: Pontypridd Caerphilly Cwmbran Pontypool Caerleon Penarth Barry Rhoose Llantwit MajorSeparate coverage of Chepstow, Caldicot, Magor and Cowbridge is provided.The large-scale street map of Cardiff city centre at a scale of 8 inches to 1 mile includes: Postcode map of the Cardiff area Road map of the Cardiff area Waterbus stopsA comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and station names. Additional healthcare (hospitals, walk-in centres and hospices) are indexed as well.
£10.78
HarperCollins Publishers Southampton AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Southampton with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas. Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 50 pages of continuous street mapping.The main mapping extends beyond central Southampton at a scale of 4 inches to 1 mile, featuring postcode districts, one-way streets, park and ride sites, and safety camera locations. Areas covered include: Eastleigh Fawley Hythe Romsey Southampton Airport Totton Chandler''s Ford Hamble-le-Rice Hedge End North BaddesleyThe large-scale street map of Southampton city centre at a scale of 8 inches to 1 mile includes: Postcode map of the Southampton area Road map of the Southampton area New Forest National Park boundariesA comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and station names. Additional healthcare (hospitals, walk-in centres and hospices) are indexed as well.
£9.93
HarperCollins Publishers Edinburgh AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Edinburgh with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas.Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 45 pages of continuous street mapping.The main mapping extends beyond central Edinburgh at a scale of 3.33 inches to 1 mile, featuring postcode districts, one-way streets, park and ride sites, and safety camera locations. Areas covered include: South Queensferry Leith Prestonpans Tranent Musselburgh Dalkeith Bonnyrigg Loanhead Gorebridge Penicuik Balerno Edinburgh AirportThe large-scale street map of Edinburgh city centre at a scale of 6.67 inches to 1 mile includes: Places of Interest Guide, highlighting the city's major tourist attractions and world-famous Edinburgh Festival Postcode map of the Edinburgh area Road map of the Edinburgh area Diagrammatic map of rail and tram connectionsA comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and station names. Additional healthcare (hospitals, wal
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Portsmouth AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Portsmouth with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas. Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 54 pages of continuous street mapping.The main mapping extends beyond central Portsmouth at a scale of 4 inches to 1 mile, featuring postcode districts, one-way streets, park and ride sites, and safety camera locations. Areas covered include: Fareham Gosport Havant Horndean Waterlooville Emsworth Hayling Island Portsea Island Cosham Lee-on-the-Solent Stubbington Portchester Wickham and Clanfield (inset)Separate coverage of Petersfeld is provided.The large-scale street map of Portsmouth city centre at a scale of 8 inches to 1 mile includes: Places of Interest Guide, highlighting historic maritime tourist attractions to modern-day landmarks Postcode map of the Portsmouth area Road map of the Portsmouth area South Downs National Park boundariesA comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, are
£9.93
HarperCollins Publishers Brighton and Worthing AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Brighton and Worthing with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas. Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 41 pages of continuous street mapping.The main mapping extends to Hove, Newhaven, Shoreham-by-Sea at a scale of 4 inches to 1 mile, featuring postcode districts, one-way streets, park and ride sites, and safety camera locations. Areas covered include: Findon Durrington Goring-by-Sea Lancing Southwick Patcham Falmer Woodingdean Saltdean Rottingdean PeacehavenSeparate coverage of Lewes, Seaford, Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding is provided.The large-scale street map of Brighton city centre at a scale of 8 inches to 1 mile includes: Postcode map of the Brighton area Road map of the Brighton areaA comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and station names. Additional healthcare (hospitals, walk-in centres and hospices) are indexed as well.
£9.93
HarperCollins Publishers Bournemouth AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Bournemouth with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas.Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 63 pages of continuous street mapping.Covered extends to include: Poole, Christchurch, Blashford, Ringwood, Wimborne Minster, Ferndown, Bournemouth Airport, Barton on Sea, Milford on Sea, Lymington.In addition, there are seperate coverages of Verwood, Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst, an inset of Three Legged Cross and large scale town centre maps of Bournemouth and Poole.Postcode districts, one-way streets, park and ride sites and the New Forest National Park boundary are also featured on the mapping.The index section lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and station names, hospitals and hospices covered by this atlas.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers A Z Master Atlas of Greater London
Book SynopsisThe ultimate street atlas to navigate your way around London.A comprehensive paperback street atlas of London encompassing an area of 1,450 square miles with coloured street mapping, and including more than 90,000 streets and other addresses.The coverage extends beyond the Greater London and M25 area to: Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans, Potters Bar, Waltham Cross, Epping, Brentwood, Thurrock, Stanford-le-Hope, Gravesend, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Westerham, Oxted, Redhill, Reigate, Leatherhead, Great Bookham, Woking, Egham, Windsor, Slough, Chalfont St. Peter, Chorleywood, BovingdonThere are eighteen pages of large scale (9 to 1 mile) street mapping of central London which gives additional clarity and detail, this mapping extends to: Regent''s Park, St. Pancras International Station, Old Street, Tower Bridge, Bricklayer''s Arms Junction, Vauxhall Bridge, South Kensington, Paddington Station and Lord''s Cricket Ground.Postcode districts and one-way streets are included on the street mapping.Other
£20.99
HarperCollins Publishers Northern Ireland Pocket Map
Book SynopsisHandy little full colour map of Northern Ireland.Main features of this map include:Clear mappingMain tourist attractions located and describedIdeal for touring with sights, places to stay, cafe/restaurant, golf courses, things to do all on the mapEssential travel informationIndex to places of interest and place namesFlat map measures 560 x 720 mmEssential for those planning a trip around Northern Ireland.
£5.68
HarperCollins Publishers Bristol and Bath AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Bristol and Bath with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas.Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 104 pages of continuous street mapping. More than 12,800 streets indexed. Large scale 6.25 inches to 1 mile map.Areas covered include: Avonmouth, Bradley Stoke, Filton, Keynsham, Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Portishead, Yate, Frampton Cotterell, Chipping Sodbury, Oldland, Swainswick, Batheaston, University of Bath, Combe Down, Bath Spa University, Saltford, Whitchurch, Bedminster, Long Ashton, Easton-in-Gordano, Cribbs Causeway.Also included are large scale city centre maps of both Bristol and Bath and a postcode map of the atlas area.Postcode districts, one-way streets and safety camera locations with their maximum speed are featured on the street mapping.A comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and station names. Additional healthcare (hospitals, walk-in centres and hospices) an
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Norwich AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Norwich with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas.Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 42 pages of continuous street mapping. More than 4,500 streets indexed. Large scale 4 inches to 1 mile map.Areas covered include :Blofield, Blofield Heath, Brundall, Cringleford, Hethersett, Norwich Airport,Poringland, Spixworth, Sprowston, Taverham, Wroxham, Wymondham.In addition, there is an inset map of Horsford and a large scale city centre map of Norwich.Postcode districts, one-way streets and safety camera locations with their maximum speed are featured on the street mapping.A comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and station names. Additional healthcare (hospitals, walk-in centres and hospices) and transport connections are indexed as well.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Torbay AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Torbay with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas.Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 38 pages of continuous street mapping. More than 5,100 streets indexed. Large scale 4 inches to 1 mile map.Areas covered include: Brixham, Paignton, Torquay, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Dartmouth.In addition, there are insets of: Bishopsteignton, Ipplepen, Stoke Gabriel and a large scale town centre map of Dartmouth.Postcode districts, one-way streets, Park and Ride sites, safety camera locations with their maximum speed and Dartmoor National Park boundary are featured on the mapping.The Places of Interest Guide is both informative and helpful with information about:Tourist Information CentresBoat tripsSelected places of interestThe English RivieraA comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and sta
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Orkney Pocket Map
Book SynopsisExplore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins.Handy little full colour map of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Detailed mapping and tourist information for Orkney mainland, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Shapinsay, Hoy, South Ronaldsay and the other islands. Excellent value and very detailed for its size.Famed for its Neolithic archaeology and marine and avian wildlife the Orkney Isles have a distinct identity. Discover this unique area with this handy pocket map.Main features of this map: Clear mapping at a scale of 2.7 miles to 1 inch Tourist attractions located and described Ideal for touring with sights, places to stay, cafe/restaurant, things to do all on the map Transport links map showing how to get to and depart the islands Index to places of interest and place namesEssential for those planning a trip around the Orkney Isles.
£5.68
HarperCollins Publishers London AZ Street Map
Book SynopsisThis great value, fold-out map uses our instantly recognisable A-Z street mapping and has handy a TfL Tube map on the back for easy access.Published at a scale of 3.5 inches to 1 mile, the map extends out from Highbury in the north to Clapham Common and Lewisham in the south, and from Notting Hill and Barnes in the west to Stratford and Greenwich Peninsula, with the O2, in the east.Postcode districts, one-way streets, the congestion charging zone boundary and safety camera locations with speed limits are all featured on the mapping.This publication is the perfect choice for those wanting the combination of a desirable map area and a compact folded size.At just 3.99 this is a high quality, low price map of London.
£6.30
HarperCollins Publishers Chester AZ Pocket Street Map
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Chester with detailed street maps from A-ZThis up-to-date, folded A-Z street map includes 2,600 streets in and around Brighton. As well as the seafront and Brighton Palace Pier, the other areas covered are The Lanes, Preston Park, the Artists' Quarter, Hanover and Seven Dials.The large scale 1 mile to 5.5 inch (1 km to 8.68 cm) street map includes the following: Places of interest One-way streets and car parks Index to streets, places of interest, place and area names, park and ride sites, national rail stations, hospitals and hospicesThe perfect reference map for finding your way around Brighton.
£5.68
HarperCollins Publishers 2026 Collins Road Map of Scotland
Book SynopsisExplore Scotland with easy-to-read mapping from Collins.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Cardiff AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Cardiff with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Portsmouth AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Portsmouth with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas. Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 54 pages of continuous street mapping.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Brighton and Worthing AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Brighton and Worthing with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas. Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 41 pages of continuous street mapping.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Southampton AZ Street Atlas
Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Southampton with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas. Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 50 pages of continuous street mapping.
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd The Paris Mapguide The Essential Guide La Vie
Book SynopsisPopular and portable, The Paris Mapguide-now in its second edition-contains everything visitors need to know to enjoy themselves in, get the best out of, and find their way around Paris. Its colorful, informative maps are easy to read and convenient to handle-no unfolding necessary. As terrific as the easily readable maps are, however, there is much more here. Packed into these 64 pages is a surprising amount of information about the many different sights and activities to see and do in and around the City of Light.
£6.99
Columbia University Press The Columbia Gazetteer of the World
Book SynopsisIncludes over 170,000 entries of geographical places and features. This encyclopedia contains maps, population figures, and a glossary of geographical and geological terms.Trade ReviewAuthoratative... Historically accurate, this title can be considered a reference standard. Library Journal This classic reference work will earn its keep... Essential. Choice The standard geographical reference source. -- Michael Levine-Clark American Reference Books Annual Highly recommended for all academic and medium-sized to large public and high-school libraries. Booklist
£438.00
Penguin Books Ltd The London Mapguide 8th Edition Mapguides Penguin
Book SynopsisA completely revised edition of the bestselling London streetmapMichael Middleditch has revised and updated his hugely successful London Mapguide—first published in 1983 and now in its eighth edition. Streets and sights are mapped and named, and there is a full index so that it can be used like the London A-Z. In addition, famous landmarks, places of entertainment etc are indicated on the maps. This edition has a brand-new spread on London architecture, and the Stratford Olympic area is fully incorporated into the book.At 72 pages of full-color maps this is the perfect book for every tourist and city-dweller.
£9.49
Cambridge University Press Secular Buildings in the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem
Book SynopsisThis gazetteer has been compiled under the auspices of the British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem and is published as a companion volume to Dr Pringle's three-volume work The Churches of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem.Trade Review'... extremely valuable ... it makes a significant contribution to the current debate about the nature of Latin settlement in the Crusader States.' The Times Literary Supplement 'There is no doubting the value of this book as a reference tool and as a companion to the author's corpus of churches.' Medieval ArchaeologyTable of ContentsList of plates; List of figures; List of tables; Preface; List of abbreviations; Introduction; Addenda; Gazetteer; Supplementary gazetteer; Possibles; Rejects; Don't Knows; Bibliography; Maps; Index.
£26.99
Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Dictionary of English PlaceNames Based on the Collections of the English PlaceName Society
Book SynopsisOriginally published in 2004, this alphabetical dictionary is a major reference work, based on the archives of the English Place-Name Society and reflecting the scholarship in the subject, of all the names of cities, towns, villages, hamlets, rivers, streams, hills and other geographical locations included in the Ordnance Survey Road Atlas of Great Britain (1983). It provides a reflection of contemporary England, not just its historical past. Every place-name entry has a unique National Grid reference number, a list of historical spellings, the age and meaning of the name and its etymology (pre-Indo-European, Indo-European, Celtic, Primitive Welsh, Anglo-Saxon, Old Norse, Old French, Middle English, Modern English). Where appropriate, a commentary is provided on comparable names, on the problems, history and significance of the name for settlement, economic and social history, the development of the language and on its variant pronunciations and spellings.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: '… a captivating resource for those of us simply curious about the oddities of English place-names … This catalogue of place-names will make an essential tool for anyone seriously involved in the cartography or topography of the British Isles … It is a project that is dizzying in scale, and manages the rare trick of being a useful commercial resource, an unimpeachable scholarly reference and a source of great pleasure for the curious.' Rare Book ReviewReview of the hardback: 'This is the first comprehensive, scholarly, single volume dictionary of English place-names … impressive … very unlikely that it will be superseded very soon … essential for all medium-sized libraries.' Reference ReviewsReview of the hardback: 'The Dictionary is a reliable and comprehensive fund of place-name data and there is much here to provide the interested reader not only with information but with many stimulating ideas.' Landscape HistoryTable of ContentsPreface; Guide to dictionary entries; List of abbreviations; Glossary of most frequently used elements; Distribution maps; References; Places-names.
£57.99
Gill Irish Place Names 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisThis is the most complete guide to Irish place-names published in modern times. It explains the origin and derivation of the names of over 3,000 cities, towns, villages and physical features.The book is in two parts. The first is a list of root or stem words that form the basis of the most common Irish place-names. The second, related to this list, is an exhaustive gazetteer of all 3,000 locations with accompanying explanations.Other books by Laurence Flanagan Ancient Ireland Favourite Irish Names for Children: top 200 Irish ProverbsTable of Contents1. Foreword; 2. Introduction; 3. List of Maps; 4. Dictionary; 5. List of Names and Index; 6. Bibliography of the Published Works of Deirdre Flanagan; 7. For Further Reading; 8. Sources
£19.45
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC London Street Names Discovering Discovering S
Book SynopsisPiccadilly, Pall Mall, Old Bailey, Houndsditch and Crutched Friars are some of the unusual London street names that must puzzle those who use them daily as much as they puzzle the tourist. How did they arise, and what do they mean? This book explains these and over seven hundred and fifty other sin London. The origin of a stret name often reveals unsuspected facts about the history of the area. Many names date back to Saxon times. Sraightforward-looking names are not always what they seem.Table of ContentsIntroduction London street names Index
£8.54
The History Press Ltd Derbyshire Place Names
Book SynopsisThis dictionary of Derbyshire place-names, their origins and meanings, includes districts, towns, villages, hamlets, together with notable buildings, as well as countryside features - such as fields, rivers, streams, hills and woods.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd The Street Names of Oxford
Book SynopsisThe names of Oxford''s streets and roads are fascinating and in many cases unique, but in Oxford, as in Wonderland, things are not always what they seem. North Parade Avenue, for example, lies to the south of South parade, while St Aldate''s refers to both to a church and a street, though there is no saint of that name. Many names have changed over the years; although present names such as St Aldate''s, Cornmarket and Merton Street have an authentic historical ring to them, within the diamond formed by St Giles to the north, the railway station to the west, the Plain to the east and Folly Bridge to the south. Scarcely any street uses its original name. Not surprisingly, over the centuries some of these thoroughfares have disappeared altogether.This book traces the origins of names found in Oxford, not only of its streets and roads, villages, suburbs and housing estates, but also of the various colleges which make up the University, many of which have had a co
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Bolton Street Names
Book SynopsisTake a fascinating trip around Bolton with this comprehensive etymological guide to its highways and byways. Discover the origins of the peculiarly named ''Bowkers Row'' and ''Thweat Street''. Delve into the lives of some of Bolton''s famous residents who are commemorated in the road names of their town, and find out about the numerous buildings and industries that also left their mark on Bolton''s streets. Featuring all the streets of Great Bolton and Little Bolton and illustrated with more than seventy photographs, this valuable work is sure to appeal both to those interested in the study of the English language and to those wishing to discover more about Bolton''s intriguing past.
£13.49
