British Place Names

Britain is an island within which we find three distinct national territories; Scotland, Wales and England. The other matter of its geography which is important to us here is the fact it is close to the continent of Europe. What that means is that settlers, refugees and invaders have had very easy access to Britain across its history of human habitation.

A Conversation with Simon Roper

Simon Roper produces superb YouTube content on Saxon language and its place in English today. A Conversation with Simon Roper When I first came across Simon’s YouTube content I was completely captivated with the insights into the language of the past. Simon is...

Beer, history and archaeology

Beer History and Archaeology is a blend of fiction and fact. This amalgamation seems appropriate given the title and I thought I would try to merge writing as entertainment with writing as knowledge. For all those interested in brewing, beer and pubs, I would hope...