St Leonards facts for kids
St Leonards is a name you might see in many different places around the world! It's a common name for towns, suburbs, schools, and even churches. This is often because they are named after a famous saint, Saint Leonard.
Saint Leonard of Noblac was a Frankish saint who lived in the 6th century. He is known as the patron saint of prisoners, captives, and even pregnant women. Many places and buildings were named after him over the centuries.
Places Named St Leonards
Many towns and areas across the globe share the name St Leonards. Here are some of the main ones:
St Leonards in Australia
Australia has several places called St Leonards:
- St Leonards, New South Wales: This is a busy suburb in Sydney. It has a well-known railway station.
- St Leonards, Tasmania: You can find this suburb near the city of Launceston in Tasmania.
- St Leonards, Victoria: This is a coastal town in Victoria, popular for its beaches.
St Leonards in Canada
- St. Leonard's, Newfoundland and Labrador: This small community is located on the island of Newfoundland.
St Leonards in New Zealand
New Zealand also has a few places named St Leonards:
- St Leonards, Hawke's Bay: This is a suburb of Hastings, a city on the North Island.
- St Leonards, Otago: You can find this suburb near Dunedin, a major city on the South Island.
St Leonards in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has many places named St Leonards, often linked to its long history:
- St Leonards-on-Sea: This is a famous town in East Sussex, part of the larger town of Hastings. It's known for its seaside location.
- St Leonards, Buckinghamshire: A village in the county of Buckinghamshire.
- St Leonards, Dorset: Another village, located in the county of Dorset.
- St Leonards, East Kilbride: A neighborhood in the town of East Kilbride in Scotland.
- St Leonard's, Edinburgh: A historic area in the capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh. It also has a railway station.
- St Leonard's (ward), Lambeth, London: This is an electoral area in the borough of Lambeth in London.
- Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards: A combined parish in Buckinghamshire.
- Drayton St. Leonard: A village in Oxfordshire.
- Upton St Leonards: A village in Gloucestershire.
Schools and Colleges
Many schools and colleges are also named St Leonards, often honoring the saint or a local area with that name. Some examples include:
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham: A school in England.
- St Leonard's College (Melbourne): A school in Australia.
- St Leonards School: A well-known school in St Andrews, Scotland.
- The St Leonards Academy: A school in Hastings, England.
Arts and Music
The name St Leonards has also inspired artists:
- St. Leonards (album): This is the name of a music album released in 2018 by the band Slowly Slowly.
- St Leonards (band): This is the name of an alternative rock band from Australia.
Other Uses of the Name
- Baron St Leonards: This is a special title given to certain people in the United Kingdom, part of the "Peerage."
- Leonard: The name "Leonard" itself is a given name (like a first name) and a surname (like a last name) that is related to St Leonards.
