The Romance of the London Directory

Name: The Romance of the London Directory
Author: Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

By Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

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A collection of essays that uses London directories and parish records to trace the origins, forms, and social meanings of English surnames found in the metropolis. The author outlines a method for discovering earliest name-forms, then classifies names by locative, occupational, patronymic, biblical and nickname sources, and considers the effects of immigration and emigration. Separate chapters examine pet names, officers and civic employments, and the imprint of popular figures on nomenclature, illustrating how names encode occupations, migration, community perceptions, and shifting fashions in personal naming across generations.

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Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley was an English author and scholar known for his contributions to the study of names and surnames. His notable works include "Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature," which explores the unique naming practices of Puritan society, and "English Surnames: Their Sources and Significations," a comprehensive examination of the origins and meanings of English surnames. Bardsley's writings reflect a deep interest in the cultural and historical significance of names, making him a significant figure in the field of onomastics. His work continues to be referenced by those studying the evolution of English language and identity.