East Ham South (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids

East Ham South was a special area in London that elected one person to the UK Parliament. This area was part of Essex until 1965. The person elected was called a Member of Parliament (MP). They were chosen using a voting system called "first past the post," where the candidate with the most votes wins.

What Was East Ham South?

East Ham South was a "parliamentary constituency." Think of it like a special voting district. It was created in 1918 for a big election that year. Its purpose was to give people in the East Ham area a voice in the UK government. This constituency stopped existing in 1974.

Where Was East Ham South Located?

When East Ham South was first created in 1918, it was a part of the County Borough of East Ham. This borough was in the southwest of Essex, a county in England. The area included smaller parts called "wards," such as Beckton, North Woolwich, Central East, and Central West.

Over time, the boundaries of this voting area changed a bit. By 1950, East Ham had new wards, and the constituency then covered Castle, Central, Greatfield, South, and Wall End wards.

In 1965, East Ham joined with other areas to form the London Borough of Newham. This meant it became part of Greater London. In 1974, the East Ham South constituency was removed. Its area then became part of two new voting areas: Newham North East and Newham South.

Who Represented East Ham South?

The people elected to represent East Ham South in Parliament were called Members of Parliament (MPs). They spoke for the people living in the constituency. Here are the MPs who served East Ham South:

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  Clement Edwards, an MP for East Ham South.

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  Edward Smallwood, a Liberal Party candidate in 1922.