{"product_id":"the-origins-of-english-pub-names-9781911476412","title":"The Origins of English Pub Names","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave 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 \u003cem\u003eBlink Bonny, Bucket of Blood, Lamorna Wink\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMy Father's Moustache\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Origins of English Pub Names\u003c\/em\u003e features some of the most obscure names, alongside one or two well-known favourites such as \u003cem\u003ethe Red Lion \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ethe Dukes Head\u003c\/em\u003e, and is a must-have for all those interested in learning a little of the history behind their local.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4277248\"\u003eAnthony Poulton-Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Apex Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/04\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781911476412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1911476416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRV\"\u003eTravel\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRV013000\"\u003eFood, Lodging \u0026amp; Transportation | Hotels, Inns \u0026amp; Hostels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-LAN\"\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-LAN024000\"\u003eLinguistics | Etymology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRV\"\u003eTravel\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRV009070\"\u003eEurope | Great Britain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44544115802349,"sku":"9781911476412","price":16.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_d942d6b8-44ce-4158-ad41-ee8730abffa2.jpg?v=1701551641","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-origins-of-english-pub-names-9781911476412","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}