There are two books which reside just behind my right shoulder for easy access.
They are only relevant to UK family history research.
The first is 'The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers' edited by Cecil R. Humphrey-Smith published by Phillimore & Co Ltd in 1995 ISBN 0850339502. (maps and index to parishes). There is a newer 3rd edition of this in 2002.
The second is the 'Bartholomew Gazeteer of Britain', compiled by Oliver Mason, published by John Bartholomew and Son ltd 1977 ISBN 085152771. (maps and gazeteer). The only reservation is that it does not include Ireland.
Despite the offerings of Google and Family Search I would not be without these two books for the visual context they provide for any place name search. If you can find them, buy them!
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