So, this is where Baltimore originates, though they are not pronounced the same.
That Brugger Maryland history that's so heavy -- no matter. El V grabbed it the minute he left the dinner table.
Thus poor me am left with Wikipedia, which Brugger did not have, thus he didn't include the information as to the origin of 'Baltimore,' beyond the investment of the title upon Secretary of State, Sir George Calvert by King James in the 17th century, which passed to his son, Sir Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore.
The Maryland land grant was given to Sir Cecil. The first Lord Baltimore, Sir George, got lands in Newfoundland. In all cases, boats, coasts, ports, fish, naval trade was the portion of the Baltimores, back on the old sod or in the New World, north or south.
It seems prophetic that my favorite season of The Wire, was themed around Baltimore's port and dock workers.
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I've lived in one and been to the other. Like virtually all Irish seaside villages, Baltimore is quaint, sleepy, and has an incomparable view. When you're taking a pint in pub on the banks of Irish river, lake, or harbor, you're quickly convinced that there's no better place in the world to have a beer.
I don't know why but it delights me to know somebody who has drunk beer in the County Cork Baltimore.
Thanks for saying so!
Love, C.
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