An authoritative dictionary of the meanings and derivations of Welsh place-names. The first of its kind in Wales, this volume deals with most of the place-names

From Abbas Combe to Zennor, this dictionary gives the meaning and origin of place names in the British Isles, tracing their development from earliest times to t

There is no populated place without a name, and every name is chosen for a reason. This fascinating dictionary unveils the etymological roots and history of tho

Since this work on English place-names was first published in 1961, a great deal of research has been undertaken, and material has been published which is of im

Place name elements from over 300 languages are arranged alphabetically, followed by the name of the language or language group of origin, the meaning in Englis