Bishop’s Itchington, Westley Waterless, Little Snoring, Pity Me, Shittington: there is plenty to smile or snigger at on a map of the UK. But in fact, these names reveal a hidden – and fascinating – history.
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Thursday, March 10, 2016
Why does Britain have such bizarre place names?
Bishop’s Itchington, Westley Waterless, Little Snoring, Pity Me, Shittington: there is plenty to smile or snigger at on a map of the UK. But in fact, these names reveal a hidden – and fascinating – history.
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