Netherton, Peterborough facts for kids
Netherton is a friendly neighborhood located in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, in the United Kingdom. It's a residential area where many families live.
The name Netherton actually means lower farm in Old English, which is a very old language. However, the area was named after the Netherton Building Company. This company built the first houses here in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Discovering Netherton's Community
Netherton is part of the Peterborough West ward for local elections. This means it's a specific area that helps choose representatives for the city council.
Local Schools and Education
Netherton has great schools for young people.
- Thorpe County Infant School is here for the youngest students.
- Thorpe County Junior School helps children continue their learning journey.
- Older students attend Jack Hunt School for their secondary education.
Fun and Fitness at Jack Hunt Pool
Right here in Netherton, you'll find the Jack Hunt swimming pool. This pool is 82 feet (25 meters) long. It's a special "dual-use" facility. This means it's built on school land but is also used by the wider community. The city's Environment and Community Services department owns and manages it.
Saint Jude's Church in Netherton
The local church in Netherton is dedicated to Saint Jude. It was built in 1968. The land for the church was a kind gift from Thomas Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, who was the 10th Earl Fitzwilliam. He donated the land through his family's trust.
