This guide to ‘decoding English place names’ is a truly fascinating journey through history
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When you next look at a map of England, peel back the layers:
– “-chester” = Romans camped here
– “-ham/-ton” = Anglo-Saxons settled here
– “-by/-thorp” = Vikings raided here
– Double-barreled names = Normans claimed ownershipThe names tell the story of 2000 years of conflict. pic.twitter.com/OMEIl7hAKc
— Colin Gorrie (@colingorrie) March 21, 2025
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Fascinating thread. Thank you Colin.
— Linky (@leggylinky) March 21, 2025
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ok im highkey hyped for this thread
— anushk (@anushkmittal) March 21, 2025
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Penge. The only, or almost only, pre conquest name surviving in London.
— Musical Box (@tashritu) March 22, 2025
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Fascinating, thank you for posting!!
— JoePop (@joepop47) March 21, 2025
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Something worth reading about the historical origins of English place names. I like this Kind of content. https://t.co/T4BqL3CM9a
— Gezwitscher (@GezwitscherX) March 22, 2025
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What’s in a name. Well, over 2000 years of history for a start! https://t.co/IaXfXzyozS
— Craig (@CW19815) March 22, 2025
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If you're a history nerd, like myself, do yourself a favor and deep dive on the history of the English people and the English language. It is such a fascinating blend of different cultures. https://t.co/vW9odZqrTJ
— David Allan CEO (@DavidAllanCEO22) March 22, 2025
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These quirky place names found on Ordnance Survey maps are a true delight – 19 favourites
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