Green Men & White Swans : The Folklore of British Pub Names Paperback / softback
by Jacqueline Simpson
Paperback / softback
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Why do British pubs have such curious names? What tales lie behind the Moonrakers, the Hooden Horse, the Derby Tup? And why does the Green Man come in different shapes and sizes?In Green Men & White Swans, leading folklorist Jacqueline Simpson explores the fascinating stories behind pub names, uncovering the myths and legends, euphemisms and wordplays, heroes and even ghosts that have inspired pub landlords over the centuries.
Spanning beloved locals from the Three Witches to the Three Nuns, from the Ashen Faggot to the Twa Corbies, this book is both an intriguing insight into the history of the British pub and a captivating journey through the country's dramatic past.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:Cornerstone
- Publication Date:02/06/2011
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- ISBN:9780099520177
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:Cornerstone
- Publication Date:02/06/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780099520177