Green Men & White Swans: The Folklore of British Pub Names
Green Men & White Swans 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? This title explores the stories behind pub names, uncovering the myths and legends, euphemisms...
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Green Men & White Swans 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? This title explores the stories behind pub names, uncovering the myths and legends, euphemisms and wordplays, heroes and even ghosts that have inspired pub landlords. Full description
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780099520177 (0099520176)
Publish date: June 28th 2011
Publisher: Random House UK
Pages no: 288
Edition language: English
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