Buch, Englisch, 340 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 196 mm
Buch, Englisch, 340 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 196 mm
ISBN: 978-0-19-280106-7
Verlag: Oxford University Press
From Abbey Road to Yeading Brook and Garlick Hill to Puddle Dock, this new authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers over 1,700 names of streets, places, and areas of Greater London. Discover the linguistic and historical origins of these place names and their significance, following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the present day. This is an excellent reference guide for local historians and is fascinating reading for both Londoners and visitors to the city.
A handy reference guide that clearly explains the fascinating meanings and linguistic and historical origins of Greater London names. Over 1,700 names of places, streets, and areas of the Greater London Boroughs are included along with an introductory essay covering the different types and structures of names as well as their wider significance. Maps of London, a detailed glossary, and bibliography provide further reference.




