{"product_id":"the-origins-of-english-pub-names-paperback","title":"The Origins of English Pub Names - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony Poulton-Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered how England's pubs got their names? How did some of the more weird and wonderful ones come into being? What is the history behind such names as \u003cem\u003eBlink Bonny, Bucket of Blood, Lamorna Wink\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMy Father's Moustache\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland's pubs have always been at the heart of the community they serve and their names are instantly recognisable, even when taken out of context. Coming almost from a language of their own, these names all have an origin and a meaning, with such diverse beginnings as heraldic imagery, religion, advertising, location, wildlife, humour and persons of note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Origins of English Pub Names\u003c\/em\u003e features some of the most obscure names, alongside one or two well-known favourites such as \u003cem\u003ethe Red Lion \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ethe Dukes Head\u003c\/em\u003e, and is a must-have for all those interested in learning a little of the history behind their local.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating book will appeal to historians and etymologists everywhere and, indeed, anyone who has enjoyed a lazy afternoon in a pub and, perhaps, contemplated the origin of its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 04, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51797035286816,"sku":"9781911476412","price":17.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/29e7a52bf6bf86893dc97534cfb828c2.webp?v=1780771986","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-origins-of-english-pub-names-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}