Monthly Archives: September 2014

Acleah, that is, Junction 7 of the M25? Part 1: Farthing Downs

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Robert J S Briggs

I know what you’re thinking, that there’s a pretty crazy title, so allow me to commence with some retrospection by way of orientation. A little under a year ago, I wrote a post which went to great lengths to discount a proposal made … Continue reading →

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Post no bills? Reflections on visits to place-names in the Surrey Weald

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Robert J S Briggs

It’s over. My dissertation is handed in, my part in my Master’s degree is done. Finally, time to relax and enjoy the summer. I’m not much of a Doctor Who fan but nonetheless I enjoyed the coincidence of the episode aired that weekend being set … Continue reading →

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