Origins of Pub Names

Promotional graphic for a Berkshire Family History Society talk titled "Origins of Pub Names" by Anthony Poulton-Smith, featuring a scenic English street with "The Crown" pub sign.

Origins of Pub Names

The development and meaning behind the names we are so very familiar with and plenty of opportunity to ask specific questions.

To join in this branch meeting, you will need a computer device which has a microphone and speakers. Ideally, also a webcam. You also need to be able to access emails from this device. First time users will be asked to download a small piece of software to join the meeting.  The meeting link will be emailed to you in advance. Technical help is available for those who need further assistance, please contact booking@berksfhs.org.uk .

 

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Date
Tue 24 Nov 2026
Time
Zoom doors open 19:15
19:30 - 21:30
Location
Windsor Team Webinar
Windsor Team Webinar
Zoom Video Conference

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windsor@berksfhs.org.uk
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Speaker

  • Anthony Poulton-Smith
    Anthony Poulton-Smith
    Anthony Poulton-Smith
    Anthony Poulton-Smith

    A freelance journalist and author, with 95 books, many articles, is a ghostwriter, innumerable crosswords and puzzles published, whilst also compiling and marketing quizzes. These books have mostly been on the subject of the origins of place-names and as part of the publicity Anthony has been interviewed several times on the radio and privileged to be the guest speaker at more than seven hundred and fifty events. Fascinated by the development of language and etymology, based in Tamworth Staffordshire and trustee of Tamworth Literary Festival, Friends of Tamworth Castle and Museum, League of Friends of Tamworth Hospitals, Tamworth Heritage Trust, Tamworth Talking Newspaper.