Epsom, the famous racing town of Surrey, derived its name from Ebba, a queen who reigned about 590. The place where she lived was known as Ebbs-llame. which in turn became Ebbisham, Ebsham, and finally Epsom.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18947, 18 December 1929, Page 1
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