Pub Names of Britain
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Printed: 1994 Author: Leslie Dunkling, Gordon Wright
Publisher: Orion ISBN: 1857973429
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Paperback, 320 pages, usually ships within 3-5 weeks.
Amazon Review
he most comprehensive book ever published about the story and origins of over 10,000 pub names throughout Britain.With over 100 colour photos this dictionary is a fantastic introduction to a peculiarly British institution. This book covers the story and origins of over 10,000 pub names throughout Britain. From "A Bit on the Side" and "The Swan With Two Necks" to "The Laughing Fish" and "The World Turned Upside Down", Britain's pubs and inns are steeped in tradition and folklore. Where is Britain's "Craziest" pub; why might you speak Esperanto at "La Verda Stelog"; why are there so many "Royal Oaks" and who was "The Wicked Lady"? "Pub Names of Britain" investigates the stories, legends, history and meaning behind 10,000 different pub names. Ranging from heraldry and local heroes, military achievements and natural history to professions, sports, pastimes, visual jokes and verbal puns, the origin of each of the pub names is explained. Scores of extra entries examine the general background to pub names: from cricket, blood sports and literary references to place names, numbers and women in pub names. There are over 100 colour photographs plus an introduction and a postscript on modern trends.