Dictionary of Pub Names

by Leslie Dunkling, Gordon H. Wright

A charming and quintessential feature of British life, pub names and signs are a constant everyday reminder of our history, cultural heritage, folklore, and local legend. The Wordsworth Dictionary of Pub Names contains nearly 5,000 entries and can be dipped into for fun or consulted on a serious level for intriguing and fascinating information not readily available elsewhere.

Although based on British pub names, readers will enjoy this dictionary all over the world, as the concept of the British pub has spread worldwide.

Genres: Reference

305 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001

About the author

Also writes under: Leslie Alan Dunkling