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OverviewEver wondered why our towns and villages get their names from? Were they a deliberate creation by our ancestors or did they evolve naturally over time? Is there a feline cemetery on Cat's Brain Hill? Which streets remember the revival of Morris Dancing? Was there really a crossing place for cattle at Oxford? And when did Gibraltar, California and New Zealand come to Oxfordshire? Oxfordshire Place Names examines the origins of the names with which we are otherwise so familiar. Towns, villages, districts, hills, streams, woods, farms, fields, streets and even pubs are examined and explained. Some of the definitions give a glimpse of life in the earlier days of the settlement, and for the author there is nothing more satisfying than finding a name which gives such a snapshot. The definitions are supported by anecdotal evidence, bringing to life the individuals and events which have influenced the places and the way these names have developed. This is not just a dictionary but a history and will prove invaluable not only for those who live and work in the county but also visitors and tourists, historians and former inhabitants, indeed anyone with an interest in Oxfordshire. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anthony Poulton-SmithPublisher: Amberley Publishing Imprint: Amberley Publishing Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.365kg ISBN: 9781848681712ISBN 10: 1848681712 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 15 April 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAnthony Poulton-Smith is a prolific writer, who has written many local history books for Amberley and has a particular interest in the origin of place names. He lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |