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michael_scarn_21 t1_iyedmv5 wrote
Place names are very interesting and often changed much over the centuries. For example Exeter (we have one in NH and one in RI locally) was founded by the Romans as "Isca," Over the centuries it became Exanceaster, Excester and finally Exeter.
If a town name ends in Cester or Chester, for example Gloucester, Exeter or Worcester, it comes from the old English ceaster which means a Roman fort or town. It is a borrowing from the Latin "castrum."
A name ending in sex denotes a Saxon origin. For example Essex was the land of the East Saxons. There is also Middlesex, Sussex etc.
Borough is a corruption of the Saxon burh which meant a fort or fortified town. King Alfred the great was famous for establishing burhs across his kingdom.
A town name ending in Ham meant village or estate.
Wic means trading settlement or dwelling place.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iyck54h wrote
Reply to This photo was taken in Boston in 1975. In fact, it won the 1976 Pulitzer for photography. It shows a young woman and a little girl falling from 15 meters high. More info in original post. by ReimundLachi
Ooof that's so sad. What I'm getting from this is that even 50 years ago Boston was famous for not maintaining things.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iybhsdp wrote
Ah people say new Englanders are cold and unromantic but here we have "the Boston kiss".
michael_scarn_21 t1_iyauwsj wrote
Reply to comment by fakeuser888 in Just another day at the Office by alanboston
OP never credits his sources lol
michael_scarn_21 t1_iyau7oe wrote
Reply to Just another day at the Office by alanboston
How has he not aged?!
michael_scarn_21 t1_iy8ufyf wrote
Reply to comment by Peeeculiar in PSA: Please clean up after you dogs. by Itburns138
Did you rescue her or did she rescue you?
michael_scarn_21 t1_iy8salv wrote
Reply to comment by Que-pasa-2020 in PSA: Please clean up after you dogs. by Itburns138
It is not infrequent where I am!
michael_scarn_21 t1_iy6ijg3 wrote
Reply to Best bread in the area? by Frantheman087
Iggy's is not bad for American bread. I think LA Saison makes the best bread I've tried locally.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iy4m62a wrote
Reply to Is there life after Darwin’s? by reveazure
The employees union can buy them out if they can pay what they were asking the owner for and still have a viable business.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iy0utqg wrote
Reply to comment by TywinShitsGold in Progress on the Mass Central Rail Trail in Waltham. Ultimately will connect Boston to Northampton by Exit_127
MBTA be like best we can do is a 40mph commuter rail train that runs every 2 hours.
michael_scarn_21 t1_ixwdkl6 wrote
Reply to Where can I buy a USMNT soccer jersey? by [deleted]
They'll be going cheap after the Iran game in a few days. Check thrift stores.
michael_scarn_21 t1_ixu4csl wrote
Reply to Worth coming to visit in December? by Blondie9956
No. Go to NYC for all the Christmas stuff. Boston is best in autumn.
michael_scarn_21 t1_ixllcjw wrote
Happy Thanksgiving, Boston!
michael_scarn_21 t1_ixg4ov5 wrote
Reply to comment by Ok_Purpose_1606 in The 17 victims of the Hingham Apple Store crash might have to share a $40,000 insurance payout. by il_biciclista
Many Americans do not get sick pay in their jobs. Health insurance does not cover losses due to missing work ..
michael_scarn_21 t1_ivgtxxp wrote
Reply to AMTRAK from BOS to NY by unicynn
It's slow compared to trains in other countries and it's like going back in time but it's better than the bus or flying. Book in advance to get a decent price, I was looking at $250 singles the other day for the regional which is crazy.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iuju7t1 wrote
Reply to comment by toastyghostie in Pro-tip on your trip to Salem for Halloween night this year by IBringPandaMonium
Username checks out.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iujqt04 wrote
I don't know if it's the worst in the country because I haven't seen every large park but it is shite.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iuhnhyu wrote
Bear in mind that New England is much more seasonal than the UK and many things will be closed as it isn't summer. The "season" for everything being open is very much May to Sept here so while people recommending places like Rockport is nice, there won't be much open.
Portland Maine, Providence, Rhode island and Salem are all good train trips from Boston and have plenty to do. FYI the trains are very slow here so expect it to take longer than driving; Portland is a 2.5 hour train trip for less than 100 miles. You could also get a bus to Portsmouth, NH which is one of my favourite places to go albeit not on a train line.
Expect cold weather although honestly December temps are often similar to the UK. Jan through March is when it gets very cold here.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iufqkzl wrote
Reply to How much do you pay for rent? by Vinsantoo
2500 for a one bedroom in Cambridge, heat and hot water included.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iufq5gk wrote
Reply to comment by lonfal in Dedham savings needs to calm tf down by defariasdev
This is why I laugh when tourists from other parts of the US are like "the T is so clean!!" I'm like well I'm glad I don't live where you do if you think our system is clean lol.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iudst08 wrote
Reply to comment by Perseverance792 in Do you consider Boston a Walkable City? by MetalForeign4018
The drivers are not fine
michael_scarn_21 t1_iu9gse2 wrote
Boston is walkable due to its size and it is pretty flat. There are also some great places to walk like the Esplanade. The infrastructure for pedestrians sucks (drivers sharing a turn with pedestrians has caused deaths and will cause more). Drivers stopping at lights and crosswalks needs to be enforced as does slowing the speed down on key roads.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iu93w3i wrote
Reply to comment by __plankton__ in Between the LL bean rubber moc and standard boot, what do you guys prefer for fall?? by [deleted]
This. People buy them because they are a New England brand and want to be seen wearing them.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iu8sa9y wrote
How bad is the Transit in Philly if you found the T "nice and clean and easy"? That honestly scares me.
michael_scarn_21 t1_iyedpzv wrote
Reply to comment by BsFan in Massachusetts place names and corresponding locations in the UK by roadtrip-ne
Oh it is lol.