Thornbury facts for kids
Thornbury is a name that you'll find in different places and for different people around the world! It's like a popular name that many towns, villages, and even some people share. Let's explore some of these interesting places and people named Thornbury.
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Thornbury in England
One of the most well-known places called Thornbury is a market town and civil parish in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It's a historic place with a rich past.
Thornbury Castle
One of the most famous landmarks in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, is Thornbury Castle. This castle is very old, dating back to the Tudor period. It was started in 1511 by Edward Stafford, the 3rd Duke of Buckingham. However, he was executed in 1521 before the castle was fully finished. Later, King Henry VIII and his queen, Anne Boleyn, even stayed there for ten days during their royal tour in 1535. Today, Thornbury Castle is a hotel and restaurant, offering a unique experience for visitors.
Thornbury and Politics
The area around Thornbury in England has also been important in politics. For many years, there have been special areas called constituencies that elect people to the UK Parliament.
- The Thornbury (UK Parliament constituency) was active from 1885 to 1950.
- Then came the Stroud and Thornbury (UK Parliament constituency), which was used from 1950 to 1955.
- More recently, the Thornbury and Yate (UK Parliament constituency) was created in 2010. These constituencies help people in the area choose their representatives in the government.
Other English Thornburys
Besides Gloucestershire, you can find other places named Thornbury in England:
- Thornbury, Devon
- Thornbury, Herefordshire
- Thornbury, West Yorkshire
- There's even a Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which is a healthcare facility.
Thornbury Around the World
The name Thornbury isn't just found in England; it's also used in other countries!
Thornbury in Australia
In Australia, you can find:
- Thornbury, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne.
- Thornbury railway station, Melbourne, a train station in that suburb.
Thornbury in Canada
Canada also has a place called Thornbury, Ontario. It's a community located on the shores of Georgian Bay.
Thornbury in New Zealand
On the other side of the world, in New Zealand, there's a small rural community called Thornbury, New Zealand.
Thornbury in the United States
In the United States, the name Thornbury is used for two townships in Pennsylvania:
- Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Thornbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
People Named Thornbury
The name Thornbury isn't just for places; it's also a family name! Here are a few notable people who share the name:
- Gregory Alan Thornbury (born 1970) is an American academic and administrator. Academics are people who work in universities and study different subjects.
- George Walter Thornbury (1828–1876) was an English author. Authors are people who write books and stories.
- Scott Thornbury (born 1950) is an academic from New Zealand.
- Tom Thornbury (born 1963) is a Canadian ice hockey player. Ice hockey is a popular sport, especially in Canada.
Other Similar Names
Sometimes, names can sound very similar, even if they are spelled differently. Here are a few names that might remind you of Thornbury:
- Thornborough (disambiguation)
- Thornaby-on-Tees
- Thornburg, Pennsylvania
- Thornby (disambiguation)
- The Wild Thornberrys, a popular cartoon series that is sometimes misspelled as Thornburys.
