Monthly Archives: November 2011

Wikipedia, Wapedia, whatever

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Robert J S Briggs

So here are the behind-the-scenes machinations of Wikipedia editing laid bare. I guess it’s good that people (including my one-time referencer – is that even a word? – Angus McLellan) are motivated to go to such lengths to ensure that … Continue reading →

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New work – reconsidering weala-tun place names in Surrey

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Robert J S Briggs

I’ve put the finishing touches to another short essay that’s been lingering on the slate for over two years, adding it to the Work section here. As much as its primary subject matter is self-evidently to do with place-names, I … Continue reading →

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New work – Woking Hundred land tenure

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Robert J S Briggs

I’ve added a page with a paper I’m particularly proud of (having read it through over breakfast this morning after months of it languishing on my hard drive) to the Work section. If the above heading is a little cryptic … Continue reading →

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