About this event
What’s in a name? You can find out, as Dorset History Centre is thrilled to present an afternoon in discussion with Richard Coates (President of the English Place-Name Society) and David Hinton (member of the English Place-Name Society).
The afternoon will reveal the secrets behind some of the common and unusual place names which surround us and explore some of the issues arising from compiling a definitive account of place names. The completion of Dorset's place names survey has taken 40 years, making this a major academic achievement which has created a wonderful resource for fun and learning.
There will also be a selection of historic and beautiful maps from Dorset’s archives on display for visitors to enjoy during the afternoon.
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The afternoon's schedule is:
2.00 A welcome to DHC
2.10 A word from David Mills on the big screen. Tribute to David Mills and his place-names survey by a member of the Council of the English Place-Name Society
2.20 A talk from Richard Coates, President of the English Place-Name Society, University of the West of England: “Treasures and pleasures among Dorset’s place-names”
3.00 Refreshments and a chance to view a selection of maps held at Dorset History Centre
3.30 A talk from David Hinton, Emeritus Professor of Archaeology, University of Southampton: “The place-names of Dorset and the shire's archaeology”
4.15 Brief closing remarks
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Location
Dorset History Centre
Bridport Road Dorchester DT1 1RP United Kingdom
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