by Anthony Poulton - Smith (Author)
Few of us are aware of the implications, symbolism and history of the names we use every day, or indeed of the continuous process of naming and re-naming that goes on around us. This comprehensive dictionary of Worcestershire place-names, their origins and meaning, includes districts, towns, villages and hamlets, together with notable buildings, as well as countryside features - such as fields, rivers, streams, hills and woods. A full description of how each name originated is given, thereby bringing to life the rich tapestry of history that has shaped Worcestershire over centuries.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Published: 31 Jul 2003
ISBN 10: 0750933968
ISBN 13: 9780750933964