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Posted By: GUEST
13-May-15 - 03:02 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Local place names - local pronunciation
Subject: RE: Folklore: Local place names - local pronunciation

In Kent we have Goodnestone near Faversham, this is pronounced Good Ness Stone.

We also have Goodnestone near Canterbury, (about 10 miles away), this is pronounced Gunstone.

Visitors to one, arrviing in the wrong one are frequently 'Not amused'.