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Local history > Topographical dictionaries (Lewis)

A series of dictionaries for England, Scotland and Wales (1846-9).

A Topographical Dictionary of England

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Seventh edition. Contains detailed topographical accounts of places, parishes and counties in England. Originally published in four volumes, here given together.

A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland

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Contains detailed topographical accounts of places, parishes and counties in Scotland. Originally published in two volumes, here given together.

A Topographical Dictionary of Wales

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Fourth edition, originally published in two volumes. Contains detailed topographical accounts of places, parishes and counties in Wales, arranged alphabetically.