Anthony Poulton-Smith is a freelance journalist and author, whose books have mostly been on the subject of the origins of place names. Anthony currently offers the following talks: Origins of Place Names: including towns and villages, hills and streams, even fields and roads. Origins of Pub Names: their beginnings, design, meanings and misunderstandings. Animal Myths: a look at some of the quite ridiculous explanations given for the fauna we know so well. Humorous Etymologies: we know what they mean today, but won’t believe how some of these words began and in what context they were used. Ley Lines: examination of ancient trackways, how they were laid out and why. Salt Routes: the original trade route, why it existed and why these routes are still in use today. Watling Street: this famous ‘Roman’ road and why it is more than one road and was a road before the Romans were ever thought of. When Nature Calls: the toilet, the history of the privy. Not the Normal Paranormal: looks at ghostly reports covered by the author’s writings and asks if there is a rational explanation. The Saxon Era: a revealing look at the so-called Dark Ages, revealing why they were anything but ‘dark’. The Fastener Industry: an engineer’s non-technical look at nuts, bolts, screws and washers. Talking Butts: the many odd ideas, generally accepted as part of history, which have no basis in fact. 01827 735832 07562 653565 https://www.facebook.com/anthony.poultonsmith We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
