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Piccadilly, Pall Mall, Old Bailey, Houndsditch and Crutched Friars are some of the unusual London street names that must puzzle those who use them daily as much as they puzzle the tourist. How did they arise, and what do they mean? This book explains these and over seven hundred and fifty other sin London. The origin of a stret name often reveals unsuspected facts about the history of the area. Many names date back to Saxon times. Sraightforward-looking names are not always what they seem.
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John Wittich has lectured on London and architecture for a number of years. A guide-lecturer of the London Tourist Board, he is a Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Life Member of the Royal Photographic Soicety, a Freeman of the City of London, Liveryman Emeritus of the Worshipful Companyof Woolmen, Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks, and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Musicians.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although a small book,it's just the right size to pop in your pocket for basic info on street names.I read this in an afternoon and enjoyed it. Covers main streetsLondon Street Names (Discovering) but if you need an obscure address I suggest a bigger more comprehendsive issue.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I find the details behind the street names to be a bit different to other sources of London street names. I think this adds adds depth to the subject matter and enhances it! Certainly worth carrying around while walking the strets of London - delightful!
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Easy to read and carry about with you. Solves the mystery of a lot of unusual names and is very informative about the use of foreign sounding areas such as Little France.
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