Place names. We see and use them every day, but how often do we stop and wonder what they mean? When we do , we normally find that they largely make no sense. This talk goes through their origins and meanings as well as the fascinating history behind them. This is a short version of my A History of Place Names talk. (Approximately 45 minutes in length)
Views: 210 | Enquiries: 1Hello! My name is Andrew and I give talks on astronomy and local history. I am also a fully qualified tour guide and I give walking tours in the City of Colchester in Essex.
I was Secretary and Webmaster of the Castle Point Astronomy Club for 15 years from 2005 to 2020. I have also been Webmaster for the Rochford Hundred Field Archaeology Club since 2019.
I am retired IT Professional who worked mainly in local government. I also taught IT for several years.
I am a former planetarium presenter.
I love sharing my interest in astronomy and local history with anyone who will listen!
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