A Reader’s Guide To The Place-names Of The United Kingdom..
Bound in original buff cloth, in dust wrapper. A fine copy.
£18.00
Publisher
Paul Watkins.,
Place
Stamford
Date
1990
Synopsis
A bibliography of publications (1920-89) on the place-names of great britain and northern ireland, the isle of man, and the channel islands. edited by jeffrey spittal and john field.
(paul watkins medieval studies. 4).
Item Description
8vo. 5.75 x 8.75 inches. xix + [iii] + 341 pp.
Illustrations
Illustrated by 2 maps.
Notes
A comprehensive annotated bibliography of works on UK place-names, covering Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the islands. A general section precedes county studies. Three appendices cover works published, 1850-1920, British place-names transferred abroad and Place-names and 'The Matter of Britain' (Arthurian Legend). John Field (1921-2000) was a former editor of the English Place-Name Society Journal and author of books on field names. His research papers are held at the University of Nottingham.
[Stock No. 25444]
Subjects
Bibliography • British • History • Place Names • Topography