Municipal Borough of Southall facts for kids
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| Motto: For All | |
 Southall Town Hall |
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 Southall within Middlesex in 1961 |
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| Geography | |
| Status | Local board (1891 - 1894) Urban district (1894 - 1936) Municipal borough (after 1936) |
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| Created | 1891 |
| Abolished | 1965 |
| Succeeded by | London Borough of Ealing |
 Coat of arms of the borough council |
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Southall was once a special area in Middlesex, United Kingdom. From 1891 to 1965, it had its own local government. Before 1936, it was called Southall Norwood. This area was mainly the civil parish of Norwood.
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Southall's Government History
Southall Norwood became a special local government area on January 16, 1891. This happened when the local people of Norwood decided to use a law called the Local Government Act 1858. This law allowed them to set up a 'local board of health'. This board helped manage local services.
From Board to Council
In 1894, a new law changed things again. The local board's area became an 'urban district'. This meant it had a council called the Southall-Norwood Urban District Council. This council had 14 elected members called councillors. They made decisions for the area.
Becoming a Borough
In 1936, Southall-Norwood became even more important. It was given a special document called a 'charter of incorporation'. This made it a 'municipal borough'. At the same time, its name officially changed to just Southall.
The new Southall Borough Council had a mayor, 6 aldermen, and 18 councillors. You can still see the old name, Southall Norwood, in places like the Southall Norwood Hospital.
The End of the Borough
The Southall borough stopped existing in 1965. This was due to a law called the London Government Act 1963. Today, the area that was once Southall is part of the London Borough of Ealing.
Southall Town Hall
The Southall Town Hall was built in 1897. A local architect named Thomas Newall designed it. This building was used for local government meetings and offices. It stayed in use until the borough council was ended in 1965.
Southall's Coat of Arms
When Southall became a borough in 1936, it was given a special coat of arms. This design had symbols that told a story about the area.
Symbols and Meanings
- Thorn Trees: These trees were on the shield. They represented the old 'Elthorne Hundred'. This was a historical division of land. They also hinted at the names 'south holt' and 'north wood', which are part of Southall-Norwood.
- Red Griffin: A red griffin (a mythical creature) was a supporter on the side of the shield. This symbol was used by the London Passenger Transport Board.
- Motto: The motto was For All. This is a translation of the Latin word "omnibus". Both the griffin and the motto were a nod to a factory in Southall. This factory, called AEC, made buses for London's transport system.
- Crest: Above the shield was a crest. It showed wheat-ears, which stood for food processing. There were also flaming torches, representing gas and electricity production. These symbols showed Southall's important industries.
