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Place Names of South West Yorkshire: That Is, of So Much of the West Riding As Lies South of the Aire from Keighley Onwards
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Place Names of South West Yorkshire: That Is, of So Much of the West Riding As Lies South of the Aire from Keighley Onwards
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Armitage Goodall
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:322 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Place names and gazetteers
Regional geography
Local history |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781107669499
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| Classifications | Dewey:914.2810014 |
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| Illustrations |
Worked examples or Exercises
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
12 January 2012 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Originally published in 1914, this volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in Yorkshire. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest or the complexity of their development. Additionally, the text contains an introduction and bibliography, together with information regarding the Anglian, Scandinavian and Celtic influences on place-names. This is a fascinating volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and the development of toponymy.
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