Place names and gazetteers Books
HarperCollins Publishers Northern Ireland Pocket Map
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£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers 2027 Collins Road Map of Scotland
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£7.59
Capital Transport Publishing What's in a London Pub Name?
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£11.09
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
HarperCollins Publishers A Z Master Atlas of Greater London
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£18.39
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 NC500 Pocket Map
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£5.62
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.
£7.19
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 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.
£6.23
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.
£9.25
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.
£999.99
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
Butler Publishing Northumberland Place Names A Guide to the Meaning
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£999.99
John Murray Press Found in Translation: The Unexpected Origins of
Book SynopsisFound in Translation: The Unexpected Origins of Place Names unravels the tangled threads of history and etymology to uncover the strange, intriguing and enlightening stories that have shaped the names of countries and places around the world.Starting in the world's second largest country, Canada, whose name means 'the village', renowned travel writer, Duncan Madden takes us on a spellbinding tour through the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, visiting the weird and wonderful along the way. Learn about the Land Protected by Fire , otherwise known as Azerbaijan; drop by Hippopotamus, or Mali; and sail to the Land of Frizzy-Haired Men in Papua New Guinea.Found in Translation will entertain and inspire the culturally curious - armchair explorers and avid travellers, historians, linguists and lovers of language - painting a new perspective on the names, histories and origins of the places we live in and travel to. Visiting more than sixty countries across all six continents, Found in Translation includes the stories of Canada, USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, Iceland, Ireland, UK, Germany, Russia, Italy, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Iraq, India, China, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and many more...The foreword, written by bestselling author, explorer and photographer, Levison Wood, sets the context for this revelatory work that is part travelogue, history book and etymological reference.
£13.49
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.
£999.99
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 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
Whittles Publishing Reading the Gaelic Landscape: Leughadh Aghaidh na
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of the first edition, this new edition has been expanded and improved with additional images and enhanced drawings. The subject matter has been expanded with the chapter on grammar and pronunciation extended. There are examples of how Gaelic personal names and the human body are used in place-names and many etymological sources have been added to place-name tables. In addition to the generic index, there is now an index of specific place-names. Finally, there's more to say about hares, bears and boars! Reading the Gaelic Landscape is essential for anyone who is interested in the Scottish Highlands and its native language. It enables people to read and understand place-names in Gaelic, providing insights into landscape character and history. The book enriches the experience of walkers, climbers, sailors, bird watchers and fishers by sketching the named context, where they practise their pursuits. Outdoor enthusiasts need no longer struggle with unfamiliar spellings and words, as they can develop a new perspective of place through an understanding of Gaelic toponymy. The ways Gaelic poets like Sorley MacLean and Duncan Ban MacIntyre used the named landscape in their work is explored. Names are used to speculate about species extinctions and the history of the Caledonian Forest. Readers learn how place has been defined in Gaelic and how this has been recorded, through a deeper understanding of how native speakers applied their language to the landscape. This new edition will build on the praise for the first: * ...essential for those interested in the Highlands and its ancient, living language. It helps readers and outdoor enthusiasts understand seemingly obscure words on maps, with insights into landscape history and ecology. The Scots Magazine * ...John Murray's book is unique ... The result is a triumph. ... Just occasionally you come across a book whose lasting value is so obvious that you know people will be referring to it in 50 years' time or more. Reading the Gaelic Landscape is one of those books. Undiscovered Scotland * ...the scope of the book is admirably broad, with primers on the history of the Gaelic language in Scotland, how the first maps of the country came to be made, and how the Gaelic speakers of old would have conceptualised things like colours and sounds, seasons and time. Roger Cox, The Scotsman * ...this book is a useful resource for those interested in Scotland's landscapes, environment and history. Wild Land NewsTrade Review'...essential for those interested in the Highlands and its ancient, living language. It helps readers and outdoor enthusiasts understand seemingly obscure words on maps, with insights into landscape history and ecology'.--The Scots Magazine '...the scope of the book is admirably broad, with primers on the history of the Gaelic language in Scotland, how the first maps of the country came to be made, and how the Gaelic speakers of old would have conceptualised things like colours and sounds, seasons and time'.--Roger Cox "The Scotsman " '...John Murray's book is unique ... The result is a triumph. ... Just occasionally you come across a book whose lasting value is so obvious that you know people will be referring to it in 50 years' time or more. Reading the Gaelic Landscape is one of those books'.--Undiscovered Scotland-------------------'...this book is a useful aid to guide you through their meanings, helping you to understand how Gaelic settlers applied their language to the landscapes around them. Useful reading for hikers, bird watchers and anglers, or anyone who wants to have a deeper connection with their surroundings'. Scotland
£999.99
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
Ebury Publishing The Book of London Place Names
Book SynopsisEver wondered if Cheapside really is cheap, what you do in Threadneedle Street, or who the knights of Knightsbridge were?Did you know that Piccadilly is actually an insult? And that Euston Road was built because there were too many cows on Oxford Street? Or that the River Fleet was covered over partly because of a drunken butcher? Take a trip down narrow lanes, through cobbled streets and crowded markets to discover the meanings behind the city’s place names. Meet forgotten residents whose names survive in the places where they lived, such as Sir George Downing of Downing Street, and uncover tales from London’s murky past that have shaped the modern city.From famous landmarks to forgotten rivers, grand thoroughfares to lost palaces, and ancient villages swallowed up as the city grew, Sunday Times bestselling author Caroline Taggart explains the hidden meanings behind familiar places. If you have ever wanted to learn more about the history of London and discover the people, events and stories that shaped our capital city, then come on a journey that will show you London in a new light...
£17.09
John Murray Press Found in Translation
Book SynopsisHave you ever stopped and thought about the name of your home country or one you're travelling to? What it means, where it came from, how it came to be? From The Land of Many Rabbits to The Land of the Thunder Dragon, and many places in between, Found in Translation is a fascinating, extraordinary and frequently funny journey into the history of the naming of the world. Filled with extraordinary stories of invasion and rebellion, culture and religion, misunderstanding and the curiosities of language as it has evolved over the ages, it offers etymological insight into how and why the countries we live in and travel to got their names - and their often bizarre meanings.
£11.69
Birlinn General The Placenames of Scotland
Book SynopsisPlacenames are a constant source of debate. Who was Edwin, whose name is said to live on in that of Scotland's capital city? Are the 'drum' and 'chapel' still to be found in Drumchapel? And which 'king' had a 'seat' in Kingseat in Perthshire? The answers to these and many similar questions are often not what might be expected at first sight and have their origins in many languages – including Gaelic, Pictish, Brythonic, Norse, Anglo-Saxon, Scots and Modern English – that have been spoken in Scotland. This is the essential companion to the fascinating world of Scottish placenames. It features more than 8,000 placenames, from districts, towns and villages to rivers, lochs and mountains, and also includes a comprehensive introduction and maps.
£12.34
Stenlake Publishing The Place Names of Yorkshire: Cities, Towns,
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Whittles Publishing Literature of the Gaelic Landscape: Song, Poem
Book SynopsisFrom the comfort of an armchair and with the aid of this new book, the reader can travel to the Breadalbane and Argyll of Duncan Ban Macintyre; the Skye and Raasay of Sorley Maclean; and the Caithness and Sutherland of Neil M. Gunn. Photographs, maps and place-names linked to key passages in the texts will immerse readers in the landscapes which songs, poems and tales have described and enlivened over the ages.For those who wish to brave the weather, the insects, the sheer drops, the morasses and the vast spaces, the book can be used as a field guide taking the same walks followed by the author. The touch, smell and landmarks of song, poem and tale can be experienced.The author has immersed himself further in the Gaelic literature of place so that readers, with book in hand, can make the past come alive and appreciate the extracts about a place and what has happened there. As an adult, Neil M. Gunn saw himself as a boy, sitting on a slab in the middle of the river cracking hazelnuts with a stone. Through the eyes of Duncan Ban Macintyre see Ben Dobhrain and the journey of the deer to the holy spring, from the vantage point of Patrick's stone. On Dun Cana sit at the centre of the swirl of place-names in Sorley Maclean's Hallaig. Journey around the north and east coasts of Caithness and Sutherland in the wake of the White Heather and the Seafoam, in the Silver Darlings.Trade Review`…a distinct and original contribution. Murray’s work is a stimulating contribution that raises fundamental questions about land, places, names, language and memory and will repay close reading and further thought’. Scottish Literary Review ------------------- `...for Gaels the importance of place is particularly strong. Murray explains how place names in the Highlands are linked to experiences and legend, and how this is expressed in Gaelic poetry. If, as you walk the bens and glens of the Scottish Highlands, you would like to visit to improve your understanding of the cultural heritage of the places that you visit, Gaelic Landscape is the book to read'. Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal -------------------- `...makes startling use of place-names to illuminate some of the profoundest questions to literature. ...he shows how place-names can relate to memory, community, culture and the self. ...this masterly book... ...the book's greatest satisfaction in giving concrete evidence for much that we have hitherto on inferred'. Scottish Place Names Society Newsletter -------------------- `...is equally informative and recommended... ...for anyone learning the Gaelic... ...we learn how those Highland folk - now mostly gone - understood, celebrated and remembered the Gaelic Landscape in word and song'. Mountain Bothies Association Newsletter -------------------- `...once begun I couldn't put it down. It is an absorbing read. The book, explores and expands on the close links and ties of the Gaelic language with the landscape, is well-considered and researched. ...a gem of a read. ...John Murray's insightful book will certainly grace any book shelf'. The Munro Society Newsletter -------------------- `...shows very clearly why Gaelic is so important to Scotland as a nation as a whole... His latest book is equally remarkable, and equally enlightening. The end result is a book or truly lasting value, and an important book that shows why the Gaelic language matters to all of us'. Undiscovered Scotland -------------------- `...John Murray explores how the Gaelic language, rooted in a sense of place makes poetry of the Highlands. ... Drawing and abstracting the pattern of place-name narratives or song-lines makes possible a new and different understanding of Gaelic literature'. The ScotsmanTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Prologue. Introduction. Place, Place-naming and Stories. Places, Mapping and Wayfinding. Toponymy, Mnemonics and Topo-mnemonics. Landscapes of Finn MacCoul - Fionn mac - Chumhail and the Fianna, Laoidh Fhraoch and Laoidh Dhiarmaid - The Lay of Fraoch and the Lay of Diarmaid. Donald Mackinlay of the Songs - Domhnuill mac Fhionnlaidh nan Dan, Song of the Owl - Oran na Comhachaig. Duncan Ban Macintyre - Donncha Ban Mac an t-Saoir, Oran do Ghunna Ainm Nic Coiseim, Oran do Chaora, Coire Cheathaich, Moladh Beinn Dobhrain and Cead Deirreanach nam Beann Song to Gun named NicCoshem, Song to a Sheep, Misty Corrie, Praise of Ben Dorain and Final Farewell to the Bens. Sorley MacLean - Somhairle Mac 'ille Eathain, The Cuillin - An Cuilithionn and Hallaig. Praise of Beinn Dobhrain / Moladh Beinn Dobhrain and Hallaig compared. Neil Gunn - Butcher's Broom, The Silver Darlings, Highland River and Young Art and Old Hector. Conclusion: Staging the Gaelic Landscape. References. Index of Place-names
£18.04
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.
£999.99
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.
£999.99
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
£999.99
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.
£999.99
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
Indiana University Press Whats in a Name
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£24.00
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Great British Street Names
Book SynopsisBestselling author Christopher Winn takes a closer look at our Roads, Avenues, Groves, Gardens, Hills and Lanes.There are around 800,000 streets in the UK and the name of each one tells a tale. We take them for granted but the choice of name can reveal facts about Britain''s history, geography, topography and nature, even its politics and culture.From the most common names, to the rarest, the funniest to the most notorious, among the many fascinating facts, find out why the City of London has no "Roads", and where the UK''s shortest street name (Rye) is located, as well as its longest (Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive). And why Station Road is in the top five most popular street names, alongside the multitude of Victoria Streets and Albert Roads. Devon even boasts The Street with No Name, which of course has its own story...Perfect for fans of trivia and local history, Great British Street Names will prompt you to think a littledifferently about the street where you live.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd From Gaillimh to Galway: The Anglicisation of
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered where your town or townland name came from? Do you want to know more about an Irish locality? Well if so this is the book for you.Featuring a comprehensive breakdown of the all available place names in their anglicised form and broken down into their relevant word or words this work by Tom Burnell will become the standard text for all those searching for authentic place-name information.In it the challenges of conflicting interpretations are tackled impartially and missing letters explored. It is an invaluable tool for researchers, amateur historians, the merely curious and general readers.
£17.00
Whittles Publishing The A to Z of Whisky Place-Names: Landscape,
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered about the place-names that appear on Scotch whisky bottles? What language the names come from, what they mean or if they are even real places? If you feel baffled about where to start looking for such information, then this reliable and informative book is for you. Within its pages, you will be able to find out about the derivation and identity of any of these place-names. This book discusses each place-name that is concerned in some way with Scotch whisky, either as the name of the whisky itself, or as the name of the distillery. For each of these names the author provides an informative discussion of the origin, history and development of the name from a linguistic and historical perspective. He also offers an early spelling of the name, the original meaning (where known) and the correct pronunciation. Where applicable he has added curious information, such as a proverb or extract of poetry that mentions the place-name. No special linguistic or local knowledge is assumed. Additionally, there is an introduction for the educated non-specialist dealing with the various languages of Scotland: Gaelic, Scots, English, Norse and Pictish. At the end is a full list of sources used, and an appendix identifying some 'lost' distilleries. Peppered throughout the book are information boxes about particular pertinent topics, such as Inver- and Aber- names and tautological names. As a professional place-name researcher, the author has ensured that the material in this book derives from primary sources (many of which are unpublished) and has been rigorously researched, allowing the reader to distinguish between genuine and spurious names. Interest in Scotch whisky, the Highlands, Gaelic, Scots and place-names has never been higher, and there is an increasing demand for reliable works on these subjects. This is an informative and entertaining book that sets the standard for whisky place-names.
£16.14
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Scottish Place Names
Book SynopsisTowns, villages, islands, mountains, lochs and rivers of Scotland - all are listed, and the derivation of their names - some curious - some extraordinary - is given throughout. All have a story to tell, and Scotland's rich history is apparent in these place names. Celtic, Nordic and Anglo-Saxon influences that span 2,000 years from the beginning of the Common or Christian Era to the 11th century are shown. And as the incoming Celts did not find an empty land, some names can be traced to Pictish times. With the arrival of the Scots in the 6th century, Gaelic names began to appear, and then, a century later, Anglian names appeared from the south, to later be influenced by French and Dutch, becoming the 'Scots' tongue of the Middle Ages. The advent of the Norsemen in the 9th century produced Norse names in the North, the Northern and Western Isles and the South-West. Many names are Scots transliterations of Gaelic. Auchenshuggle, long thought of as an appropriate destination for Glasgow's tramcars is simply a Scots version of the Gaelic for 'rye field'. The book explains how, over successive generations with political, economic and cultural changes, while Scots became established, place names were not renewed or translated - they were merely Scotticised. And so today, with English as the common tongue, we can be reminded of the past at just about every turn. This book provides a fascinating journey that might take you from Aberbrothock to the Butt of Lewis, Cruachan to Dunnet, on to Ecclefechan and Friockheim, Gretna, Hoy, Ibrox, John o' Groats, Kells, pausing at Lanark before seeking out Mealfuarvounie, Nick, Oxgangs, Patna, Quanterness, Rum, Sciennes, Talisker, Uig,Voe, Waterloo, Yell and Zetland - your journey has just begun!
£6.23
Lexus Ltd What's in a Scottish Placename?
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£10.44
Birlinn General Glasgow Street Names
Book SynopsisThere is a story in the name of almost every street and district in Glasgow, with some tracing their origins to pagan times, long before Glasgow could even be called a city. In this hugely informative and entertaining book, Carol Foreman not only investigates the influences and inspirations for many of the city's most famous thoroughfares, but also considers the origins of particular districts, buildings and even the great River Clyde itself. This revised edition includes new information on city-centre street names from the M8 to the north bank of the Clyde, to Glasgow Green and Bridgeton in the east and to Kingston Bridge in the west. Also included are the districts of the Gorbals, the West End and Anderston. Packed with fascinating information and enhanced with over a hundred photographs and drawings, Glasgow Street Names is an indispensable book which introduces the history of the city in an imaginative and accessible way.
£12.34
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 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
£999.99
University of Hawai'i Press Hawaii Place Names
Book SynopsisThis title gives us the many captivating stories behind the hundreds of Hawai'i place names associated with the ocean - the names of shores, beaches, and other sites where people fish, swim, dive, surf, and paddle.
£16.88
Cambridge University Press The PlaceNames of Northumberland and Durham
Book SynopsisThis 1920 volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in County Durham and Northumberland. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest. This fascinating volume will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and the development of toponymy.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Notes on names in -ing; Bibliography (with abbreviated references); Abbreviations; Symbols used in phonetic script; Part I. Place Names of Northumberland and Durham in Alphabetical Order, With the Older Forms, and Explanation and Discussion of their Meaning and History; Part II. Elements Found as the Second Part of Place-Names or Used by Themselves; Part III. Personal Names Found as the First Element in Place-Names; Phonology; Appendix. Change of suffixes in place-names; Addenda.
£37.99
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.
£5.62
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 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.
£10.66
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 Shetland Pocket Map
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£999.99
Northern Eye Books Understanding Welsh Place Names What They Mean
Book SynopsisHelps non-Welsh speakers translate and understand place names all over Wales - on the map, on road signs, and out in the countryside. This book includes separate illustrated text boxes on each double page spread that explore more than thirty central topics such as Hills and Mountains; Ancient Animals; Colours in the Countryside; and Holy Wells.
£8.99
Amberley Publishing South Staffordshire Street Names
Book SynopsisEver 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.
£9.74
