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How did Shakespeare get between Stratforrd-upon-avon and London?
Was it by horse and cart? Did he walk? Did he have a secret car or aeroplane?

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why do some towns have "upon" in them?
For example, in the town Stratford-upon-Avon, why does the "upon" mean?

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Which of these names looks best with sib-name Europeana Rose?
This is for a story I am thinking of writing. Europeana Rose is this female characters sister. Europeana Rose was adopted and is older by like 10 months. There last name is Ember. They are suppossed to be unique or nature names. Also the reason I have the meaning is because this is what I have on my character naming blog and I thought it would be helpful to tell people what the name means even if it isn't all that important (well meanings are important to me but for different reasons). With this character though I am having trouble seeing what name goes with the last name Ember and with her sisters name Europeana Rose. Which of these names goes well with Europeana Rose: Ismay / Ismae (Ice or Iron Maiden, Feminine form of Esme: An Old French variant of the Latin aestimatus meaning Esteemed or amatus meaning loved. This very rare and interesting name is of early medieval English origin, from a female personal name found recorded in England from the 13th Century on, spelt variously Ysemay, Isemay, Ysmay and Isamaya. The given name is thought to derive from an Old German compound name, 'Ismagi(n)', translating as 'iron-strength'.) (Old German, Old French, Latin) (IHSMEY, iss-may) Layla (Dark Beauty, Born at Night, Night Beauty, Night, Intoxication, Wine, This was the name of the object of romantic poems written by the 7th-century poet known as Qays. The story of Qays and Layla became a popular romance in medieval Arabia and Persia.) (Arabic, African, Swahili, English) (Lay lah) Adria (From Hadria (Northern Italy), Dark One, Variant of Adrienne, Feminine form of Adrien) (Greek, Latin, English) (AADRiyah, AHD-ree-?, AYD-ree- ?) Vala (Singled Out, Chosen, Oath) (Old German, English) (VAALah, vah-luh) Andorra (To Walk, The Forest, Shrub Covered Land, Country bordered by France and Spain.) (French, Arabic, Spanish, Basque) (ae-n-d-AW-r-uh, Ann-dor-uh) Adalee/ Adalea/ Adaleigh (Ada: Pet form of Adele (Noble) and Adelaide (Noble One), Ada is also a Germanic cognate of the Biblical Adah (Adornment) and an Ibo name meaning ?First Born Female?. Honorable, Ornament, Brightness. Lee / Lea / Leigh: Clearing, Meadow, Forest Clearing, Pastor, Healer.) (English, Celtic, German, Hebrew) (ADD-uh-lee, ADD-ah-lee, a-da-lee, AY-dah-LEE) **********************Which spelling is best?**************** Blossom (Lovely, Flower Like, Blossom, Bloom, A Cluster of Flowers, To Thrive, Flourish, Generic flower name first used in the 19th century as an affectionate pet name for a young girl.)(Old English, English Nature Name) (BLAH-sum, BLAUS-uhm) Hollis (Lives Near Holly Bushes, Dweller at the Holly Trees, The Holly Tree, Of the Great Hall, Island Man) (Old English, Icelandic, English) (HOLL iss, HAH-lis, HAHL-is) Ravenna (Raven, Place Name: A City in Italy famous for its Byzantine Mosaics. Currently the capital of the Province of Ravenna in Italy. It was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 402 till 476 AD.) (English, Italian, Etruscan) (r uh v EH n uh, ruh-ven-uh, ruh-vin-uh, ruh-VENN-uh, rah-ven-uh, Ruh-vehn-uh) Avonlea ("A return to childlike faith, simple beauty, noble purity, and compassion for the least" Anne of Green Gables. It was her home town on Prince Edward Island, Canada. "Avon" is an old Celtic word meaning "river" (not just the River Avon), and "lea" means "a clearing, pasture or meadow". Ergo, Avonlea would mean "clearing, meadow, etc. situated by a river".) (Celtic, English, Canadian) (A-v?n-lee, av-un-lee, a-ven-lee, aa-vun-lee (the "A" is pronounced like the "A" in apple. It is not said like "AVON" the cosmetic product. And the "LEA" is pronounced like "LEE"), ah-von-LEE) Carrington (Charles's Town, Town of the Marsh, Place name. Made famous by the Carrington family of the popular 1980s TV series "Dynasty".) (Old-English) (KEHRihNGTahN, Care-ring-ton) Amelia (Industrious, Striving, Work, To Strive or Excel or Rival, Blend of two medieval names: the Latin Emilia (see Emily) and the Latin German Amalia, meaning "work". An 18th-century Princess Amelia brought the name to Britain. Henry Fielding may possibly have first coined it for the heroine of his novel "Amelia" (1751), though forms such as Meelia, Amaly, and Aemelia existed since the 17th century. Famous bearer of the name was aviatrix Amelia Earhart.) (Latin, Old German) (a-MEEL-yah, ah-MEE-lee-?, ?-MEE-lee-?, ?-MEEL-y?) Suggestions Welcome! BQ: How would most pronounce Europeana? Like ---- Yuro-pee-ah-nuh Yuro-pee-nuh Yuro-pee-uh-nuh Sorry for the way long question! Thanks if you read it all!

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Avon truck crash, survival of couple, described as "surreal" - Denver Post

Avon truck crash, survival of couple, described as "surreal" Denver Post By Nancy Lofholm A semi truck driver hauling two trailers lost control in the westbound lanes, sending the truck flying off the overpass at Avon Road. One of the trailers landed on a Honda CR-V traveling south on Avon Road, crushing the driver's side ... and more »

Avon Health Center hosts art show May 17 - Foothills Media Group

Avon Health Center hosts art show May 17 Foothills Media Group AJ Geiling, 66, a resident of the Avon Health Center, is holding one of his paintings, and two more are displayed behind him. AVON — Art depicting landscapes, still lifes, animals in nature and scenes from precious memories were on display Thursday, ... and more »

Avon Students, Volunteers Build Raised Garden Beds - Hartford Courant

Avon Students, Volunteers Build Raised Garden Beds Hartford Courant The students, members of the Avon-Canton Rotary Club and Goodwin, executive director of Community Farm of Simsbury (CFS), were putting together the farm's first handicap-accessible raised garden bed at Avon Senior Center. "We've always wanted to do ...

Traffic advisory in Dorchester for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer - Boston.com

Traffic advisory in Dorchester for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Boston.com By Patrick D. Rosso, Town Correspondent The city encouraged residents to use public transportation and for drivers to use caution over the weekend because of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The walk will start at 6 am on Saturday, May 19, ... City warns of traffic impacts from Avon walk, Haitian paradeDorchester Reporter all 2 news articles »

Avon Democrat to Challenge Rep. Tim LeGeyt, R-17 - Patch.com

Avon Democrat to Challenge Rep. Tim LeGeyt, R-17 Patch.com By Jessie Sawyer The name will not be revealed until Tuesday evening at the local Democratic convention for Avon and Canton representation in the state House of Representatives, according to Avon Democratic Town Committee Chairman Daryl Worobow.

Nine Avon Delegates to Participate in State Convention Friday - Patch.com

Nine Avon Delegates to Participate in State Convention Friday Patch.com The Avon Republican Town Committee has already endorsed Lisa Wilson-Foley for the Fifth District seat in US Congress. By Jessie Sawyer Nine Avon delegates will travel to the Hartford Convention Center Friday for the 2012 State GOP Convention. and more »

Avon Lake Fire Department reviews alert options - Plain Dealer (blog)

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Avon Lake Fire Department reviews alert options Plain Dealer (blog) By Cheryl Higley, Sun News AVON LAKE The Fire Department is in the process of reviewing options that would alert residents to impending severe weather. Chief Glen Eisenhardt said the easiest to roll out and least-costly choice would be to expand the ...