Eccles facts for kids

Eccles is a word that can mean many different things! It is often used as a name for towns, places, and even some famous buildings or objects around the world.

Places Named Eccles

Eccles is a name you will find in several countries, often referring to towns or areas.

Eccles in England

• Eccles, Greater Manchester: This is a town in the northwest of England. It is well-known for its delicious Eccles cakes!
  • Eccles (UK Parliament constituency): This is an area in Greater Manchester that elects a person to represent them in the UK Parliament, which is like the country's main law-making group.
  • Eccles (ward): This is a smaller area within Eccles, Greater Manchester, used for local elections.
• Eccles, Kent: Another place named Eccles, located in the county of Kent in England.
• Eccles on Sea: A village in Norfolk, England, located near the coast.

Eccles in Scotland

• Eccles, Scottish Borders: A village found in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland.

Eccles in France

• Eccles, Nord: A small town or commune in the Nord department of France.

Eccles in the United States

• Eccles, West Virginia: A small community in the state of West Virginia.
• Eccles Avenue Historic District: A special area in Ogden, Utah, known for its historic buildings.
• Eccles Broadcast Center: A building in Salt Lake City, Utah, used for broadcasting television and radio.
• Eccles Building: A building in Washington, D.C., that is part of the United States government.
• Eccles Coliseum: A sports stadium in Cedar City, Utah, where the Southern Utah University football team plays.
• Rice-Eccles Stadium: A large stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, which is the home field for the University of Utah football team.

Eccles in Transport

The name Eccles is also used for different parts of transport systems.

• Eccles Interchange: A place in Eccles, Greater Manchester, where you can switch between trams and buses.
• Eccles Line: A tram line in Greater Manchester that connects different areas.
• Eccles railway station: A train station located in Eccles, Greater Manchester.
• Eccles Road railway station: Another train station, this one is in Norfolk, England.
• Eccles Street: A street in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland.

Other Meanings of Eccles

Beyond places and transport, "Eccles" can refer to other things.

• Eccles (Bible): Sometimes, "Eccles." or "Eccl." is a short way to refer to the Book of Ecclesiastes. This is one of the books found in the Hebrew Bible, which is part of the Old Testament. It is different from "Ecclus.", which stands for Ecclesiasticus, another ancient Jewish book.
• Eccles (character): This is a funny character from an old radio comedy show called The Goon Show.
• Eccles (surname): Eccles is also a family name that many people have.
• Eccles College: A college or school that has "Eccles" in its name.
• Eccles cake: A very popular and tasty small, round cake filled with currants (a type of dried fruit). It is often eaten with tea or coffee.
• Eccles Mine: This refers to a coal mine in West Virginia.

See also

In Spanish: Eccles para niños

• Ackles
• Ekels
• Eckels