The name Stoke for a place is common in England. Stokes tend to occur «... higher ground, e.g., Stoke bt. All I borough, though there are some in defensible positions on low ground, e.g., Stoke-on-Twn. These names indicate a conquering people settling amongst enemies and not too trustful of one another. ga
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Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 25, 30 January 1934, Page 5
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