Brazen Head: 3 books
What's in Your First Name?
Our Personal Names, their History and Evolution in Britain
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2018
DISCOVER THE HISTORY BEHIND ENGLISH FIRST NAMES AND HOW THEY EVOLVED
First names are steeped in history and culture and have much to tell us about our ancestors, their lives and beliefs. Not only can parental choice be influenced by tradition and family but also by fashion.
In the 20th century new...
What's in your Surname?
A History of English Surnames
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2018
Have you ever wondered where your name came from?
This book tells the engaging story of when our surnames first came into use, why they were necessary and how people acquired them.
At some point we all consider our surnames - many of us will wonder about the stories behind them, especially...
What's in an English Place-name?
A History of England in its Place-Names
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2018
Discover the secrets of England's place-names with this fascinating account of how English names for villages, towns and cities have changed over the centuries.
EVERYONE KNOWS OF THE ARTIFACTS of England's distant past from bones and fossils to jewellery and tools are buried beneath the soil...