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This dictionary of Nottinghamshire place-names examines their origins and meanings. It includes not only towns, villages and hamlets, but also rivers, streams, Hills, fields and woods, as well as streets, buildings and public houses. A comprehensive description of the origin and evolution of each name is given, which brings to life the history of the place in a new and remarkably revealing way. Few are aware of the background of the names that are part of our everyday language, and Anthony Poulton-Smith brings this aspect of Nottinghamshire''s rich history to life.

Nottinghamshire Place Names

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    Publisher: The History Press Ltd
    Publication Date: 17/08/2009
    ISBN13: 9780752448886, 978-0752448886
    ISBN10: 0752448889
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    Geographical reference works Place names and gazetteers Local history

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    This dictionary of Nottinghamshire place-names examines their origins and meanings. It includes not only towns, villages and hamlets, but also rivers, streams, Hills, fields and woods, as well as streets, buildings and public houses. A comprehensive description of the origin and evolution of each name is given, which brings to life the history of the place in a new and remarkably revealing way. Few are aware of the background of the names that are part of our everyday language, and Anthony Poulton-Smith brings this aspect of Nottinghamshire''s rich history to life.

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