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The Old Dog and Duck

- The Secret Meanings of Pub Names

About The Old Dog and Duck

Suitable for those who have ever wondered why pubs should be called The Cross Keys, The Dew Drop Inn or The Hope and Anchor, this title brings together the stories behind pub names to reveal how they offer subversive insights on our history, customs, attitudes and jokes in just the same way that nursery rhymes do.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780141043432
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 304
  • Published:
  • October 6, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 131x196x19 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 232 g.
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Expected delivery: July 7, 2024

Description of The Old Dog and Duck

Suitable for those who have ever wondered why pubs should be called The Cross Keys, The Dew Drop Inn or The Hope and Anchor, this title brings together the stories behind pub names to reveal how they offer subversive insights on our history, customs, attitudes and jokes in just the same way that nursery rhymes do.

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