- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Boxtree; illustrated edition edition (2 Sep 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752225812
- ISBN-13: 978-0752225814
- Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 14.4 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 81,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Following Boxtree's hit book Crap Towns comes Rude Britain - 100 of the Rudest Place Names in Britain
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Britain has a history common to many islands: it is one of repeated invasion, occupation and assimilation. Each phase of this history has left its mark on our culture, architecture, language and place names. A rich mix of Celtic, Norse, Scandinavian, Anglo-Saxon, French and Latin have made the English language a gift to poets and writers. However, the nuances and double meanings so favoured by creative writers have also led to a number of very rude place names. Rude Britain is a compilation of 100 of the best and rudest place names, each one photographed and explained by authors Rob Bailey and Ed Hurst. From streets such as Fanny Avenue, Willey Lane, Titty Ho and Asshouse Lane to a village called Cocks; Great Britain throws up a wealth of odd names that have somehow been overlooked by the nation. Until now.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Alright, I admit that when I bought this book it was purely for childish titilation and that is what you get, in pary. There is no denying that there are some funny place names in the UK (Scratchy Bottom is definatly a favourite) and the authors could simply have listed some of those, along with pictures of signposts of course.
Instead, they did that, but they also added a good deal of interesting information about how somewhere may have ended up with such a name. It turns this book away from being mere lavatory humour into something far more interesting.
Worth a read, even if you will be done in 15 minutes!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book was delivered well within the time frame stated and appears to be brand new. Well packaged, well priced.
24 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Rude Britain is a funny and informative tour of the rude and crude place names that are dotted around Britain. If you're the sort of person who wouldn't be able to drive through Muff without having a chuckle, or see Twat on a map without guffawing, then this is for you. The book also provides a bit of background on the origins of these odd place names. All in all, a very amusing little book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Rude Britain: The 100 Rudest Place Names in Britain
Loving to travel around the county, as there is still so much to explore in Britain, this book has provided many a smile, though one must remember the places in question should be... Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2009 by Jackie R
Excellent read - different Ed Hurst!
In response to the other feedback, the author of this book is not the same Ed Hurst as the author of the other books. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2005 by "angelastewart21"
Buy a corset
to stop your sides from splitting with laughter. I see Python, Blackadder and Bruce Forsyth as influences here. An ideal Xmas gift purchase or request. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2005
How rude!!!
From Land's End to John O'Groats, this must be one of the most eagerly awaited books of the year. Messrs Bailey and Hurst have done a fine job of probing Upper Ramsbottom and other... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2005 by Elise Driver
Is this the way to Sandy Balls?
Boxtree has been providing me with amusing little books for a while now. First came Crap Towns, then Crap Jobs, then Crap Towns II... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2005 by Dr. George L. Sik
Delightfully British
A delightful journey around the British Isles. This book will leave you unable to travel anywhere without hunting for muff, sandy balls or the isle of twatt. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2005 by Sarah
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