A Dictionary of London Place Names - Second edition

From Garlick Hill to Pratt's Bottom, this quirky handbook covers the origins of more than 1,700 place names throughout London, from boroughs and squares to streets and tube stations. Explore the linguistic and historical beginnings of these names and discover their significance in recording the cultural heritage of the capital of the United Kingdom from the famous--Abbey Road, Canary Wharf, Wimbledon--to the obscure--Pokeridden Wood, Grim's Ditch, Stew Lane. Now revised and updated to include the latest in names research, this excellent gazetteer for historians and visitors to London features maps, a glossary, and recommended web links.