Have you ever wondered how England’s pubs got their names? How did some of the more weird and wonderful ones come into being? What is the history behind such names as Blink Bonny, Bucket of Blood, Lamorna Wink and My Father’s Moustache?England’s pubs have always been at the heart of the community they serve and their names are instantly recognisable, even when taken out of context. Coming almost from a language of their own, these names all have an origin and a meaning, with such diverse beginnings as heraldic imagery, religion, advertising, location, wildlife, humour and persons of note.Origins of English Pub Names features some of the most obscure names, alongside one or two well-known favourites such as the Red Lion and the Dukes Head, and is a must-have for all those interested in learning a little of the history behind their local.This fascinating book will appeal to historians and etymologists everywhere and, indeed, anyone who has enjoyed a lazy afternoon in a pub and, perhaps, contemplated the origin of its name.
Anthony Poulton-Smith
Origins of English Pub Names [PDF ebook]
A fascinating and informative look into their origins and meanings
Origins of English Pub Names [PDF ebook]
A fascinating and informative look into their origins and meanings
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格式 PDF ● 网页 214 ● ISBN 9781911476405 ● 出版者 Andrews UK ● 发布时间 2018 ● 下载 3 时 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 6639166 ● 复制保护 Adobe DRM
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