Sudbury facts for kids

Sudbury is a name that refers to many different places, things, and even people around the world! It's like a popular name that many towns, rivers, and even ships share.

Places Named Sudbury

Many towns and natural spots are called Sudbury. Let's explore some of them!

Sudbury in Canada

• Greater Sudbury is a large city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It's often just called Sudbury. This city is famous for its mining history, especially for nickel.
• The Sudbury Basin is a huge, ancient impact crater in Ontario, Canada. Scientists believe it was formed by a meteorite hitting Earth about 1.8 billion years ago! This area is also rich in minerals, especially nickel, which is why there are many mines here.
• The Sudbury District is a region in Ontario that surrounds the city of Greater Sudbury. It's a large area with many smaller towns and natural spaces.

Sudbury in the United Kingdom

• Sudbury, Suffolk is a historic market town in England. It has a long history and is known for its beautiful old buildings.
• Sudbury, London is an area in the northwest part of London, the capital city of England.
• Sudbury, Derbyshire is a village in the English county of Derbyshire. It's known for its grand country house, Sudbury Hall.

Sudbury in the United States

• Sudbury, Massachusetts is a town in the state of Massachusetts. It's one of the oldest towns in the state, founded way back in 1639.
• The Sudbury River flows through Massachusetts. It's a beautiful river that is part of a protected wildlife area.
• Sudbury, Vermont is a small town in the state of Vermont, known for its scenic rural landscapes.

Sudbury in Australia

• Sudbury Reef is a coral reef located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the amazing Great Barrier Reef, which is home to lots of marine life.

Sudbury in Military History

The name Sudbury has also been used for ships and military bases.

• HMCS Sudbury was a ship in the Royal Canadian Navy. It was a corvette, a type of small warship, that served during World War II from 1941 to 1945.
• RAF Sudbury was a Royal Air Force station in Suffolk, England. It was an airbase used by the British and American air forces during World War II.
• USS Sudbury (ID-2149) was a cargo ship used by the United States Navy. It was in service for a short time from 1918 to 1919.

People Named Sudbury

Some important historical figures have also carried the name Sudbury.

• Simon Sudbury was a very important person in English history. He lived in the 1300s and became the Archbishop of Canterbury, which is a top leader in the Church of England. He was also the Bishop of London before that.

Other Interesting Uses of Sudbury

The name Sudbury also appears in sports, education, and even science!

• A.F.C. Sudbury is a football (soccer) club based in Sudbury, Suffolk, England. They play in local leagues and have many fans.
• The Sudbury Valley School in Massachusetts, USA, is a unique type of school. It's based on the Sudbury school model, where students have a lot of freedom to choose what they learn and how they spend their time. There are no required classes or tests, and students learn by exploring their own interests.
• The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO) is a science laboratory located deep underground in a nickel mine in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Scientists there study tiny particles called neutrinos, which come from the Sun and other parts of space. This research helps us understand more about the universe!

See also

In Spanish: Sudbury para niños

• Sunbury (disambiguation)