A Dictionary of London Place-Names - Oxford Paperback Reference

A. D. Mills

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Publisher's Synopsis

From Abbey Road to Yeading Brook and Garlick Hill to Puddle Dock, this 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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Book information

ISBN:	9780198609575
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Pub date:	23 Sep 2004
DEWEY:	910.01409421
DEWEY edition:	22
Number of pages:	276
Weight:	254g
Height:	196mm
Width:	129mm
Spine width:	21mm