I'm interested in the etymology of place names, citys, towns,

>>9162472
I believe there's an Oxford Dictionary of Place-names. Would be a start.

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knowing a language helps. Try Melvyn Bragg's documentary series on the history of English, which will give you the origins of place names along with lots of other etymologies.

Pic is Tynwald mound in St John's, Isle of Mann, called Tynwald from the same origin as your pic OP. Still used as a ceremonial part of their government.

>>9162509
I've a little german but I'm rusty

I'm Irish so it's interesting how the place names are half phonetic translations from Irish to English while others are direct translations of the place name.