Middlesex (disambiguation) facts for kids

Middlesex was a historic county in the southeast of England. It was a very important area, especially because it included a large part of London, the capital city. Over time, as London grew, Middlesex changed a lot. Today, it's no longer an official county, but its name lives on in many places and organizations.

The Original Middlesex County

Middlesex was one of the traditional counties of England. It was located just north of the River Thames. For many centuries, it was a mostly rural area with small towns and villages. However, as London expanded, Middlesex became more and more urban. By the 19th century, it was a densely populated area.

When Did Middlesex Change?

The county of Middlesex officially stopped being an administrative county in 1965. At that time, most of its land became part of Greater London. Some smaller parts were given to the nearby counties of Surrey and Hertfordshire. Even though it's not an official county anymore, many people still use the name "Middlesex" to refer to the area, and it has a strong historical identity.

Middlesex Around the World

The name "Middlesex" traveled far beyond England. As the British Empire grew, people from England settled in new lands. They often named new places after places they knew from home. This is why you can find places called Middlesex in many different countries, especially those that were once part of the British Empire.

Middlesex in North America

Many places in the United States and Canada are named Middlesex. These names often came from early settlers who wanted to remember their homeland.

• In the United States, you can find several counties named Middlesex, such as Middlesex County, Connecticut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, New Jersey, and Middlesex County, Virginia. There are also towns like Middlesex, New Jersey and Middlesex, North Carolina.
• In Canada, there is Middlesex County, Ontario.

Middlesex in the Caribbean

The name also reached the Caribbean.

• Middlesex County, Jamaica is one of the three historic counties of Jamaica.
• There is also a village called Middlesex, Belize in Belize.

Modern Uses of the Name Middlesex

Even though the county no longer exists, the name "Middlesex" is still used today for many things, keeping its history alive.

• Middlesex University: A well-known university located in London, which was once part of the historic county.
• Middlesex County Cricket Club: A famous professional cricket club that plays at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
• Middlesex (UK Parliament constituency): This was a historic area that elected representatives to the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

See also

In Spanish: Middlesex (desambiguación) para niños