Stoke facts for kids
Stoke is a word that can mean different things, especially when it comes to names of places. It's a very common name for towns and villages, especially in the United Kingdom.
The word "Stoke" comes from an old English word, 'stoc', which meant 'place'. Over time, it started to be used in two main ways:
- To describe a religious place, like where a church or monastery might be.
- To describe a smaller, newer settlement that grew near a main town.
This is why you'll find so many places named Stoke or with "Stoke" in their name!
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Places in the United Kingdom
Many places in the UK have "Stoke" in their name. Here are some of the most well-known ones:
Major Stoke Locations
- Stoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire: This is a large city made up of several towns that grew together. One of these towns is called Stoke-upon-Trent.
- Stoke, Plymouth: A part of the city of Plymouth in Devon.
- Stoke Newington, in London: A busy area within the capital city.
- Stoke next Guildford, in Surrey: A place located close to the town of Guildford.
Other Places with Stoke in Their Name
There are many other villages and areas that include "Stoke". Here are a few examples:
- Stoke Aldermoor, in Coventry
- Stoke, Cheshire East, in Cheshire
- Stoke, Kent
- Stoke Abbott, in Dorset
- Stoke Ash, in Norfolk
- Stoke Bishop, in Bristol
- Stoke Bruerne, in Northamptonshire
- Stoke-by-Clare, in Suffolk
- Stoke-by-Nayland, in Suffolk
- Stoke, Suffolk (a part of Ipswich)
- Stoke Charity, in Hampshire
- Stoke Gifford, in Bristol
- Stoke Golding, in Leicestershire
- Stoke Hammond, in Buckinghamshire
- Stoke Holy Cross, in Norfolk
- Stoke Mandeville, in Buckinghamshire
- Stoke Poges, in Buckinghamshire
- Stoke Prior, Worcestershire
- Stoke Rivers, in Devon
- Stoke St Gregory, in Somerset
Places Outside the United Kingdom
The name "Stoke" also appears in other countries, often due to historical connections with the United Kingdom.
Stoke in Canada
- Stoke, Quebec: A municipality (a type of local government area) in the province of Quebec.
Stoke in New Zealand
- Stoke, New Zealand: A suburb of the city of Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand.
See also
- Stokes (disambiguation)
- Stoked (disambiguation)
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