Surrey Place Names
Ever wondered why our towns and villages are so named? Were they a deliberate creation by our ancestors or did they evolve naturally over time? How did Christmaspie get its name? Where is the place named for being 'the hill where woad grows'? Which village was named for being 'the crooked ploughed field'? Was Wren's Hill Wood a haven for our smallest native bird? How did the Jack and Jill pub get its name?
In these pages we examine the origins of the names with which we are so familiar. Towns, villages, districts, hills, streams, woods, farms, fields, streets and even pubs are 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 influencing the places and their etymological development.
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 Surrey.
ISBN: 9781786103550
Type: Paperback
Pages: 213
Published: 27 November 2015
Price: $12.65
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