Place names

What is the meaning of some of the place names near you?

Place names can reveal secrets about a place and help spark children’s imaginations too. Ask the children to think about how some of the place names around them get their names. Could these be a clue to a new ‘legend’?

Use alongside the ‘Create your own terrible tale’ lesson from the Myths and legends topic.

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