Weird & Wonderful England: The Rude, Bizarre, and Quirky Placenames
Fog & Dagger UK
About Weird & Wonderful England: The Rude, Bizarre, and Quirky Placenames
Where every strange placename has a story worth telling. Ever passed through a village called Bottom Flash or Scratchy Bottom and wondered how it got its name? Get ready to raise your eyebrows and stifle your giggles! Weird & Wonderful England takes you on a cheeky, charming, and often hilarious tour of the country’s most outlandish placenames. From the mildly naughty to the delightfully bizarre, each episode explores the history, local legends, and folklore behind these unforgettable names. Perfect for curious minds, trivia lovers, and Anglophiles with a sense of humour, this podcast dives deep into the etymology and eccentricity behind every signpost. Join us on a journey through the wonderfully weird map of England.
- Publisher
- Fog & Dagger UK
- Category
- history · leisure · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 Mar 2025
- Latest episode
- 24 Mar 2025
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