Norwood (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids

Map showing the wards of Lambeth Metropolitan Borough in 1916, including Norwood

Norwood was a special area in south London that had its own representative, called a Member of Parliament (MP), in the UK Parliament. Think of it like a team in a big game, and the MP was the player representing the Norwood team. People in Norwood voted for their MP using a system called "first past the post," which means the candidate with the most votes wins.

A Look at its History

The Norwood constituency existed for a long time, from 1885 until 1997. For the first 60 years, it was mostly represented by the Conservative Party. This party generally believes in individual freedom and a smaller role for the government.

After that, the area sometimes voted for the Conservatives and sometimes for the Labour Party. The Labour Party usually focuses on social justice and supporting working people. From 1966 until it stopped being a constituency, Norwood was always represented by the Labour Party.

How the Boundaries Changed

A constituency's "boundaries" are like its borders, showing exactly which streets and neighborhoods are included. These boundaries can change over time due to population shifts or new laws.

Early Boundaries (1885–1918)

When it first started, Norwood was part of the parliamentary borough of Lambeth. It included the Norwood ward and parts of Brixton and Stockwell wards.

Changes Over Time (1918–1997)

The boundaries changed several times. From 1918 to 1950, it included the Norwood ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth, plus parts of Herne Hill and Tulse Hill. Later, from 1950 to 1974, it covered the Herne Hill, Knight's Hill, and Tulse Hill wards.

In 1974, the boundaries changed again to include Herne Hill, Knight's Hill, Leigham, Thurlow Park, and Tulse Hill wards. The last change was in 1983, adding Angell, Gipsy Hill, and St Martin's wards to the list.

Why Norwood Was Abolished

In 1997, the Norwood constituency was split up. Its areas became part of three new constituencies: Dulwich and West Norwood, Streatham, and Vauxhall. This happens when populations change, and the government redraws the political map to make sure each MP represents a similar number of people.

Who Represented Norwood?

The people who represented Norwood in Parliament were called Members of Parliament (MPs). They were elected by the people living in the constituency. Here's a list of the MPs who served Norwood:

Images for kids

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  Nathaniel William Hubbard, a Liberal Party candidate in 1906.

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  Harry Simon Samuel, a Conservative and Unionist MP for Norwood.

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  George Shrubsall, a Liberal Party candidate in December 1910.