Plaistow facts for kids
Plaistow is a name used for several different places, mostly in England, but also in the United States. It often refers to villages or areas within bigger cities. Let's explore some of these interesting locations!
Places Called Plaistow
Plaistow in England
There are a few places named Plaistow across England.
Plaistow in East London (Newham)
One of the most well-known Plaistows is a district in the London Borough of Newham, located in east London. This area has a long history and is a busy part of the city.
- Local Government: For local elections, Plaistow in Newham used to be a single area called a ward. Since 2002, it has been divided into two smaller wards: Plaistow North and Plaistow South. These wards help manage local services and representation in the Newham London Borough Council.
- Tube Station: The area is served by Plaistow tube station, which is part of the London Underground system. This station makes it easy for people to travel around London.
Plaistow in South East London (Bromley)
Another Plaistow is found in Bromley, which is in south east London. Like its eastern counterpart, this Plaistow also has its own local government ward.
Plaistow in West Sussex
Away from the busy city, there's a village and civil parish called Plaistow in the Chichester district of West Sussex. A civil parish is a local government area, often for a village or a small town.
Other English Locations
- Plaistow, Derbyshire: This is a small place in the county of Derbyshire.
- Plaistow Green, Essex: This is a small area within Greenstead Green and Halstead Rural in Essex.
- Plaistow Green, Berkshire: This area is part of Cranbourne, a village near Windsor in Berkshire.
Plaistow in the United States
The name Plaistow also traveled across the Atlantic!
Plaistow, New Hampshire
There is a town named Plaistow in the state of New Hampshire, USA. This town is located in Rockingham County.
- Plaistow Carhouse: In Plaistow, New Hampshire, there is a building known as the Plaistow Carhouse. This type of building was historically used to store and maintain streetcars or trams.
Notable People
- Jeffrey Sterling, Baron Sterling of Plaistow: Born in 1934, Jeffrey Sterling, Baron Sterling of Plaistow is a British life peer. A life peer is someone who has been given a special title by the King or Queen, allowing them to be a member of the House of Lords (part of the UK Parliament) for their lifetime. He has connections to the Plaistow area in Sussex.
