Kilburn facts for kids

Kilburn is a name that can refer to different places and people around the world. It's like a popular name that many towns, villages, and even individuals share!

Places Called Kilburn

There are several places named Kilburn, often found in England and other countries.

Kilburn in England

• Kilburn, London: This is a busy area in the northwest part of London, the capital city of England. It's known for its lively streets, shops, and a mix of different cultures.
• Kilburn, Derbyshire: This is a village in the county of Derbyshire, located in central England.
• Kilburn, North Yorkshire: This is another village in England, found in the county of North Yorkshire.
  • The Kilburn White Horse is a famous landmark near this village. It's a huge shape of a horse carved into a hillside, made by showing the white chalk underneath the grass. It's a bit like a giant outdoor drawing!

Kilburn Around the World

• Kilburn, South Australia: You can also find a place called Kilburn in South Australia, a state in Australia.
• Kilburn Dam: In South Africa, there's a place called Kilburn Dam in the KwaZulu-Natal province. A dam is a large barrier built across a river to hold back water, often used to create a reservoir for drinking water or to generate electricity.

People Named Kilburn

Many interesting people have also had the surname Kilburn. Here are a few examples:

• Benjamin W. Kilburn: He was an American photographer who created special pictures called stereoscopic views. These pictures made it look like you were seeing a 3D image when you looked at them through a special viewer!
• Henry Franklin Kilburn: He was an American architect, which means he designed buildings.
• Lawrence Kilburn: He was known as the first portrait painter in New York. A portrait painter creates pictures of people.
• Melanie Kilburn: She is an English actress, known for her work in television shows and films.
• Sam Kilburn: He was an English cricketer, a player in the sport of cricket.
• Samuel Smith Kilburn: He was an American engraver. An engraver is someone who carves designs onto surfaces, often for printing.
• Steve Kilburn: He is an Australian politician. A politician is someone who works in government, helping to make decisions for the country or region.
• Terry Kilburn: He was an English-American child actor, meaning he started acting when he was very young.
• Tom Kilburn: He was a British engineer who helped create one of the very first computers that could store programs. This was a huge step in the history of computers!
• William Kilburn: He was an English illustrator. An illustrator draws pictures for books or other publications. He worked on a famous book about plants called Flora Londinensis.

See also

• Kilburn and the High-Roads: This was a music band formed in 1971 by a musician named Ian Dury.