- Published: 15 June 2011
- ISBN: 9780099520177
- Imprint: Arrow
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 368
- RRP: $22.99
Green Men & White Swans
The Folklore of British Pub Names
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- Published: 15 June 2011
- ISBN: 9780099520177
- Imprint: Arrow
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 368
- RRP: $22.99
If you've ever wondered how pubs got their often esoteric names then dipping into Green Men & White Swans should provide enlightenment
Choice
An engaging and inquisitive narrative voice ... As well as being an enjoyable account of local English folklore and history, the book provides an insight into the more esoteric behaviour that characterises English eccentricity
Sunday Telegraph
In this enjoyable compendium, Simpson, a folklore expert, elucidates hundreds of mysterious pub names
Financial Times
This book is both an intriguing insight into the history of the British pub and a captivating journey through the country's dramatic past
Living North