Description
Have you ever wondered how England's pubs got their names? How did some of the more weird and wonderful ones come into being? What is the history behind such names as Blink Bonny, Bucket of Blood, Lamorna Wink and My Father's Moustache?
England's pubs have always been at the heart of the community they serve and their names are instantly recognisable, even when taken out of context. Coming almost from a language of their own, these names all have an origin and a meaning, with such diverse beginnings as heraldic imagery, religion, advertising, location, wildlife, humour and persons of note.
The Origins of English Pub Names features some of the most obscure names, alongside one or two well-known favourites such as the Red Lion and the Dukes Head, and is a must-have for all those interested in learning a little of the history behind their local.
This fascinating book will appeal to historians and etymologists everywhere and, indeed, anyone who has enjoyed a lazy afternoon in a pub and, perhaps, contemplated the origin of its name.
Author: Anthony Poulton-Smith
Publisher: Apex Publishing Ltd
Published: 01/04/2019
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.48d
ISBN13: 9781911476412
ISBN10: 1911476416
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Food, Lodging & Transportation | Hotels, Inns & Hostels
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Etymology
- Travel | Europe | Great Britain
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