Place Names in Kent

"Place Names in Kent" by J. W. Horsley is an exploration of the meanings and past stories hidden inside the names of towns and areas in Kent during the early 1900s. The author looks at where these names came from, like old Celtic, Roman, and Saxon languages, to show how different cultures shaped the region in the past. Early in the book, Horsley talks about why he wanted to study place names, explaining what inspired him to put together this study. He points out that there wasn't already a complete book about Kent's place names and emphasizes that it's important to write them down before they change or disappear. The starting part of the book explains why different languages are important to place names, especially those with Celtic origins, and goes over the historical invasions that changed Kent. It's like a challenge for others to keep researching this topic to protect the language history that gives the county its unique identity