East Ham North (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids

East Ham North was a special area in London, called a parliamentary constituency. From 1918 to 1965, it was part of Essex. This area chose one person to be their voice in the House of Commons, which is a big part of the UK Parliament. This person was known as a Member of Parliament (MP). They were chosen using a voting method called "first past the post," where the candidate with the most votes wins.

History of East Ham North

This special area for voting was created by a law called the Representation of the People Act 1918 in 1918. This was just in time for the general election that year. East Ham North stopped being a separate voting area before the election in February 1974.

What Were the Boundaries of East Ham North?

The size and shape of the East Ham North voting area changed over time.

Boundaries from 1918 to 1950

During these years, East Ham North included specific parts of the County Borough of East Ham. These parts were known as the Manor Park, Plashet East, and Plashet West wards.

Boundaries from 1950 to 1974

Later, the area changed slightly. From 1950 until it was removed in 1974, East Ham North included the Kensington, Little Ilford, Manor Park, Plashet, and Woodgrange wards of the County Borough of East Ham.

Who Were the Members of Parliament for East Ham North?

The people listed below were chosen by the voters of East Ham North to represent them in the UK Parliament. They are called Members of Parliament (MPs).

Sir John Bethell