Green men & white swans : the folklore of British pub names
Simpson, Jacqueline2010
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From the King & Tinker, named after a traditional tale where a disguised monarch surprises a local craftsman, to the Eagle & Child, commemorating the Lathom legend, many British pub names & signs are steeped in local legends. In this book, one of the UK's leading folklorists explores the stories behind the names, showing where they originated.
Main title:
Green men & white swans : the folklore of British pub names / Jacqueline Simpson.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Random House, 2010.
Collation:
xiii, 354 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781847945150 (hbk)
Dewey class:
929.97398.0941
Language:
English
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BRN:
193721