ABOUT US

Introduction: 

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At StrangePlaceNames, I am passionate about uncovering the weird, wonderful, and wacky places that make the UK & Ireland so unique. Our website boasts over 2,200 must-see destinations in the UK & Ireland!

 

​Mission Statement: 

 

The mission of StrangePlaceNames is to involve anyone interested in quirky place names and to try and entertain, educate, or simply celebrate the delightful oddities of the world around us. If you want to be part of this read more on the Home page.​

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The Collection:

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The 2,2oo plus names are broken down into categories such as: Animals, Christmas, Flora, Food & Drink, Points of Interest, Religious, Royal and War (Military). ​

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​Fun Fact:

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Did you know that “Dull” in Scotland has a sister villages called “Boring” in Oregon, USA and a government area called "Bland" in Australia

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