--- In [email protected], Bruce Napier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> 
> On 25 Sep 2006, at 19:24, Martin wrote:
> 
> >> Cholmondeston.
> >>
> >> Guesses welcome.
> >>
> > Pronounced variously as "Chumstun" or Chumsun".
> > -- 
> >
> But according to Rolt (ha!) pronounced "Chollermondeston" by 
locals in 
> the 1940's.
> 
> ATB
> 
> B
> ––
> Bruce Napier


> 
Far be it for a mere me to disagree with the great Mr Rolt( fun to 
sort out the "knowledable" Martins Thou ) - I have it on good 
authority that the answer should be " Chumley ".

Perhaps Mr Rolt's Cho -----------------n was an alternative.
I will check with a man who will know .

Pete
www.thecanalshop.com





 
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