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Geoff
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by Geoff » Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:59 pm
This looks really good!
The Atlas of True Names is a collection of world maps that replace the traditional names of the world's cities, countries, mountains and rivers with new ones that reflect their origins and literal meaning.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/pictu ... Names.html
We were right with "Snotingham"!
Other bizarre examples include Village of Snot's People (Nottingham)...
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by Callan » Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:37 pm
Slough=Swampy Hole.
Ahehehehehehehehe.
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