“Whether he might not spend the remainder of his days at Netherfield, and leave the next generation to purchase” (10). The custom of families naming their house and other properties started in Britain. Originally only the upper class named their estates, castles, and halls. Eventually the middle and lower class families began giving names to their properties. Austen constantly alludes to this custom, helping to set her novel in this Britain era. The story is set in the period when mainly the higher class people named their homes; Mr. Bingley is of higher class.
"House Naming Guide - How to Name Your Home." House Signs, House Names, House Numbers, Property Markers, Address Plates & Door Number Plaques - Direct from the UK House Sign Makers. Web. 20 Mar. 2010. http://www.yoursigns.com/housenames-rules.html>.
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