There is a stunningly pretty seaside town under two hours from London which is a without doubt a lovely day out. However, those who are not in the know are always mispronouncing it. This is a safe space so no judgement if you are one of the many who does this.
An increasingly common phrase in English culture is the word 'Bosh'. Cemented in our minds by the online celebrity Big John and Tom Skinner, many scream the phrase now at a big delish meal. Yet, tucked away on the West Sussex coast in Chichester Harbour is a seaside town that bucks the trend of how that word is pronounced.
Read the name Bosham and you would surely pronounce it 'bosh-ham'. But the quaint town - packed with waterways and peninsulas - is actually pronounced quite differently. READ MORE: The charming market town bustling with cafés, pubs and independent shops just 30 minutes from London Pronounced as 'boz-zum', the town has a lot of charm about it.
Being in Chichester Harbour it is synonymous with water. It has mudflats, and salt marshes with the harbour being popular for sailing, birdwatching, and walking, offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. Bosham Quay in the harbour is so beautiful it is recognised as a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
In terms of history, the village is part of the legend of King Canute. The Viking king of England supposedly commanded the tide to halt at Bosham to demonstrate the limits of his power. The legend has it that the tides did not obey him.