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Another volume for every local historian's bookshelf. Local Historian a book which will prove to be an invaluable travelling companion Landscape History
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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this because after looking around I decided it was the best English place-name dictionary available. I am interested in etymology, the derivation of place-names and surnames but I am also an amateur genealogist. This book along with 'A Dictionary of English Surnames' by Reaney & Wilson deserve a place on any genealogist's or local historian's bookshelf.
The entries are easily understandable, e.g.
"Luxborough Somerset. Lolochesberie 1086
(DB). 'Stronghold, or hill, of a man
called Lulluc'. OE pers. name + burh or
beorg."
At the back is a glossary of common elements like burh or beorg.
There is a 16 page introduction that includes some history of place-name formation.
The entries are easily understandable, e.g.
"Luxborough Somerset. Lolochesberie 1086
(DB). 'Stronghold, or hill, of a man
called Lulluc'. OE pers. name + burh or
beorg."
At the back is a glossary of common elements like burh or beorg.
There is a 16 page introduction that includes some history of place-name formation.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My interest in this volume was as a reference work for historical research. The introduction explains about the diverse origins of English place names (and it is only England the book covers, not Wales and Scotland) explaining their Celtic, Old English or Scandinavian origins. It deals with the way placenames developed from either the people who settled or lived in the area, the function the place performed or the topographical feature which may have given the place its name.
The main body of the book also has useful county maps pre 1974 and after 1974 but although it has many entries, very small hamlets or villages may not have a mention. The book ends with a glossary of the parts of English placenames and, as one would expect, a useful guide to further reading. It could help to build up a good picture of the historical origins of a locality.
Although this edition is a 1997 reprint it represents, for the general reader, a very good value reference work at modest cost. It would be of interest to researchers into family and local history especially.
The main body of the book also has useful county maps pre 1974 and after 1974 but although it has many entries, very small hamlets or villages may not have a mention. The book ends with a glossary of the parts of English placenames and, as one would expect, a useful guide to further reading. It could help to build up a good picture of the historical origins of a locality.
Although this edition is a 1997 reprint it represents, for the general reader, a very good value reference work at modest cost. It would be of interest to researchers into family and local history especially.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I must admit that I am a bit of a sucker for reference books, they're more interesting than 75% of TV and this one rates quite highly.
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