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Green men and white swans : the folklore of British pub names

From the King & Tinker, named after a traditional tale where a disguised monarch surprises a local craftsman, to the Eagle & Child, commemorating the Lathom legend, many British pub names & signs are steeped in local legends. In this book, one of the UK's leading folklorists explores the stories behind the names, showing where they originated

Print Book, English, 2010
Random House, London, 2010