Strangest Place Names
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "A Northern English Perspective"Collection of odd place names and their histories.
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Comment from Wayne Fowler
In America, it's amazing how many towns were named after English, or European (and elsewhere) cities. Some adorned with 'new', most not. Here in Arkansas, we have Dover, Caledonia, Paris, Moscow, Barcelona, Brittain, Cairo, London, Egypt, Scotland, Manila, and dozens, if not hundreds more.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2022
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In America, it's amazing how many towns were named after English, or European (and elsewhere) cities. Some adorned with 'new', most not. Here in Arkansas, we have Dover, Caledonia, Paris, Moscow, Barcelona, Brittain, Cairo, London, Egypt, Scotland, Manila, and dozens, if not hundreds more.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2022
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I know, I find it very confusing. Maybe you should chip in with a contribution on that aspect of things? I'm sure you could make it amusing - just the relative ages of the homonyms in question always makes me smile. Thanks for reviewing. Kate xx
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Toad Suck, Arkansas
Possum Grape, Arkansas
Accident, Arkansas
56, Arkansas
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Comment from royowen
I love names like Upper and Lower Slaughter, which apparently is adapted from Slough or bog, we came across a signpost to South Piddle in the south of England but didn't have time to visit, when in Germany there were many Becks, (my elder child's name) a German name, (my wife speaks German) beautifully written Kate, love the name of the Wicks, didn't know that, well done, blessings Roy
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I love names like Upper and Lower Slaughter, which apparently is adapted from Slough or bog, we came across a signpost to South Piddle in the south of England but didn't have time to visit, when in Germany there were many Becks, (my elder child's name) a German name, (my wife speaks German) beautifully written Kate, love the name of the Wicks, didn't know that, well done, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 06-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2022
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I will try and find an upper and a lower, where the lower is higher up the hill... I just wanted to post today to keep the ball rolling as it were. I can always revise... Thanks for reviewing. Blessings Kate xx
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You did a good job Kate, it was very educational and interesting, England has a plethora of great names.
Comment from jessizero
This piece was entertaining and informative at once. I like the "Lo! There's a dale" story. Thanks for sharing this fun little piece here. Best wishes to you.
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This piece was entertaining and informative at once. I like the "Lo! There's a dale" story. Thanks for sharing this fun little piece here. Best wishes to you.
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Comment Written 06-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2022
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Thanks fror reviewing. Kate xx
