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Fun Graphic Explains the Linguistic Origins of All of London’s Boroughs

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A Reddit user has made a lovely graphic that explains the origins of the names of all of London’s Borough. It’s very fascinating history! Which one is your favorite?

Check it out for your self (click for a larger version):

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Jonathan Thomas
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Jonathan is a consummate Anglophile who launched Anglotopia.net in 2007 to channel his passion for Britain. Londontopia is its sister publication dedicated to everything London.

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