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.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Steve Eyre
Format:Paperback
This is a brilliant book. You don't have to read dictionaries or have a fixation about why where you live is called what it is to enjoy this book, but simply by flicking through its absorbing pages the richness and diversity of the areas you travel to/through/under/round every day become infinitely more interesting. This does, of course, preclude those not resident in London but you can visit - and you'll have heard of most entries. David Mills was interviewed on the radio recently and to add to the enjoyment his enthusiasm and passion for what is clearly a joy (even if it is his job) was extremely clear. The level of research seems almost absolute and there is very little of the usual place-naming resignation of 'named after a bloke called....' or 'another name for a river...' when you know the author has given up. You may get these reasons, but the difference is you believe Mr Mills. This is an excellent book and I defy anyone not to loose an hour on the tube with their head stuck in it then bursting to tell anyone who will listen that they really did used to sell cheese, and a lot of it, in Chiswick. Essential.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Bones
Format:Paperback
I have been fascinated by London's history for years, and saw this revised edition on the shelf of a large bookseller in London. After flicking through the pages for a matter of seconds, I took it straight to the counter for purchasing!
It's detailed, meticulously researched and every page will surprise you. In addition to the main part of the book covering the 1,700 place names selected for study, there is also a comprehensive introduction to etymology and more specifically the main phases and factors in relation to London's place-name development, which hugely compliments the rest of the book.
Don't listen to the 1-star reviewer. Whether you're just visiting or live in London, buy it. You'll not be disappointed.
It's detailed, meticulously researched and every page will surprise you. In addition to the main part of the book covering the 1,700 place names selected for study, there is also a comprehensive introduction to etymology and more specifically the main phases and factors in relation to London's place-name development, which hugely compliments the rest of the book.
Don't listen to the 1-star reviewer. Whether you're just visiting or live in London, buy it. You'll not be disappointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this for my daughter who lives in London and for me as I visit the city a lot. This is a useful book to have to compliment history books about London, or to learn about places visited and how they got their names. Easy to use with the right amount of detail.
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london fans
this book is full of interesting facts about london. A great read for those people who have a an interest in the history of london.
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London place names ?
If you love London ,you will love this book .If you have ever puzzled over the "story behind the name" ,this book is for you . Read more
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A Dictionary of London Place Names
A fascinating insight into names that you see every day and never give a thought. Helps to make you more aware of what is around you.
Published 22 months ago by Jackie R
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London's names contain a wealth of history
Unlike many towns where streets are re-named as they are developed, London seems to have retained many names that can date back hundreds of years. Read more
Published on 20 April 2011 by sally tarbox
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Heard it all before!
I didn't find anything new or startling that I hadn't read in other books on the etymology of the Capital and its surrounding counties before. Read more
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