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The Old Words of Herefordshire by Richard Wheeler

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The Old Words of Herefordshire by Richard Wheeler – 3,000 Local Dialect Words | Logaston Press


The Old Words of Herefordshire by Richard Wheeler is a rich and beautifully presented collection of 3,000 dialect words and phrases once spoken across the county. This unique resource revives forgotten local language and offers a fascinating insight into Herefordshire’s linguistic heritage.

Key Features

  • Includes 3,000 authentic dialect words and phrases from Herefordshire

  • Draws on 19th- and 20th-century sources to preserve local linguistic history

  • Features a detailed introduction offering historical and cultural context

  • Hardback edition with ribbon marker for a premium reading experience

  • Written and compiled by Richard Wheeler, an experienced writer and editor

  • Endorsed by language expert David Crystal


The Old Words of Herefordshire is a beautifully compiled hardback book that celebrates the lost dialect of a rural English county, presenting 3,000 unique words and expressions that once enriched everyday life. Carefully researched by Richard Wheeler, this volume draws on historical glossaries and oral traditions to document a vanishing linguistic landscape—one shaped by farming, folklore, and local ways of life.

Terms like archenstraw, betwattled, and canbottle are just a few examples of the vivid vocabulary that once animated Herefordshire speech. Accompanied by a thoughtful introduction, the book explores how language reflects cultural identity and how the loss of dialect represents more than just words—it marks a fading awareness of the natural world, seasonal rhythms, and social customs.

Presented in a high-quality hardback format with a ribbon marker, this edition is ideal for language lovers, local historians, educators, and anyone with a connection to Herefordshire. Whether used for research or personal reflection, it serves as a poignant reminder of the richness of regional English.

Product Specifications

  • Title: The Old Words of Herefordshire

  • Author: Richard Wheeler

  • Publisher: Logaston Press

  • Format: Hardback (with ribbon marker)

  • Pages: 192

  • Size: 198 x 129 mm

  • Publication Date: June 2024

  • Illustrations: 3 black-and-white illustrations

  • Subject: Local dialect, Herefordshire language, English regional history

Care or Usage Tips
Store in a dry place and handle with clean hands to preserve the hardback cover and ribbon marker. Ideal for both daily browsing and long-term reference.


A must-have for anyone interested in British dialects, regional identity, or Herefordshire’s cultural past, The Old Words of Herefordshire is both a valuable reference and a beautiful keepsake. Add it to your collection or gift it to a language enthusiast or local history lover.

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