Originally published in 1920, this volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in County Durham and Northumberland. The text was compiled by Allen Mawer (1879–1942), who was instrumental in the foundation of the English Place-Name Society. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest or the complexity of their development. Notes are provided on elements found as the second part of place-names or used by themselves, and personal names found as the first element in place-names. Additionally, the text contains an introduction, bibliography and information relating to phonology. This is a fascinating volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and the development of toponymy.
By:
Allen Mawer
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781107608344
ISBN 10: 1107608341
Pages: 310
Publication Date: 12 January 2012
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface; Introduction; Notes on names in -ing; Bibliography (with abbreviated references); Abbreviations; Symbols used in phonetic script; Part I. Place Names of Northumberland and Durham in Alphabetical Order, With the Older Forms, and Explanation and Discussion of their Meaning and History; Part II. Elements Found as the Second Part of Place-Names or Used by Themselves; Part III. Personal Names Found as the First Element in Place-Names; Phonology; Appendix. Change of suffixes in place-names; Addenda.
