A Dictionary of London Place-Names

• Over 1,700 entries uncover the meanings behind the names of places, streets, and areas in the English capital
• Fascinating introduction describes the chronology and formation of London place-names and their importance to England's cultural heritage
• Glossary of the elements found in London place-names, for example 'bury', 'ford', and 'worth'
• Includes maps of the 32 London Boroughs as well as a select bibliography
• Appendix of recommended web links, accessed and kept up to date via A Dictionary of London Place-Names companion website

New to this edition

• Over 80 new entries, including Marshalsea Road, Gower Street, Pokeridden Wood, Stew Lane, and Tavistock Square
• Existing entries have been revised where necessary
• Virtual thumb tabs for quick reference
• Appendix of recommended web links, accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of London Place-Names companion website

Readership: Londoners, commuters, local historians, teachers, tourists, and visitors to the capital.

A. D. Mills, Emeritus Reader in English, University of London, and member of the Council of the English Place-Name Society and of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland.

Review(s) from previous edition

"The entries are models of their kind... engagingly and lucidly written... a treasure trove of rare delights - Nomina

Preface
Introduction
The Greater London Boroughs
Maps
Dictionary of London Place-Names
Glossary of the Elements Found in London Place-Names
Select Bibliography
Recommended Web Links

'London Place Names: Some Origins' - Read about this title on the OUPblog.