Question
FinsburyWhat is the origin of the name 'Finsbury'?
It means the manor of a man called Finn
Correct
It refers to the 'fins' of the fish found in the local fen
It is named after the 'finery' shops that once lined the streets
It is a corruption of 'fens-bury', referring to the swampy burial grounds
Explication
The Manor of Finsbury is first recorded as Vinisbir (1231) and means "manor of a man called Finn".
Difficulty: 2
Topics: history