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Northern Ireland Paddies, Huns (sectarian offensive term for pro-British Unionists), Taigs (sectarian offensive term for pro-Irish Nationalists) North Shields Cods Heeds, Fish Nabbers [citation needed] North Wales Gogs [68] Northwich Salt Boys (from Northwich Victoria F.C.) Norwich Nodgies, Canaries, Budgies (the football club colours are green ...
This article lists a number of common generic forms in place names in the British Isles, their meanings and some examples of their use. The study of place names is called toponymy ; for a more detailed examination of this subject in relation to British and Irish place names, refer to Toponymy in the United Kingdom and Ireland .
This glossary of names for the British include nicknames and terms, including affectionate ones, neutral ones, and derogatory ones to describe British people, Irish People and more specifically English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish people. Many of these terms may vary between offensive, derogatory, neutral and affectionate depending on a ...
This rather violent-sounding title is the name of 13 different places, mostly in Ireland and Scotland. King Dick's Hole: A deep section at the confluence of the Rivers Sence and Anker, in north Warwickshire, UK. Local tradition says it is where King Richard bathed before battle. [13] King of Prussia: The location of the King of Prussia mall ...
The rich fruit growing country to the north-east of the city of Armagh is known as the "Orchard of Ireland". [2] [8] (The local electoral district in that part of Armagh is called "The Orchard".) [9]) Armagh : The Cathedral County [2] [3] [10] The Primates of All Ireland's seats (both Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic) are in the city of ...
In the majority of cases in Wales, the Welsh and English names for a place are identical, almost always because the Welsh name is used. So, for example, Aberystwyth , Blaenau Ffestiniog , Bangor , Machynlleth and Llandudno all have the same spelling in Welsh and English, although it is also often the case that many English people do not ...
Image credits: LittlestSlipper55 When you look around, you might be surprised how many things have names that can really mislead you. Take guinea pigs, for example.
The mountainous areas of Wales are suited to sheep farming and this has led to an association of their meat with the country. [156] The mutton of Wales has been popular in the rest of the United Kingdom since the 16th century, [157] and by the end of the 20th century there were more than 11 million sheep in Wales. [156]