Tunstall facts for kids
Tunstall is a name that refers to many different places and people, mostly in the United Kingdom. It can be a town, a village, or even a last name for famous individuals.
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Places Called Tunstall
Many towns and villages across the United Kingdom are named Tunstall. These places often have a long history.
Tunstall in Staffordshire
One of the most well-known places is Tunstall, Staffordshire. It is one of the six main towns that make up the large city of Stoke-on-Trent in England. Tunstall was once a very important area for making pottery and coal mining. Today, it is a busy part of the city with shops and homes.
Other Tunstall Locations
There are several other places named Tunstall in the UK, including:
- Tunstall in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Tunstall in Kent
- Tunstall in Lancashire
- Tunstall in Norfolk
- Tunstall in North Yorkshire
- Tunstall near Eccleshall in Stafford
- Tunstall in Suffolk
- Tunstall in Sunderland
There is also a place called Tunstall, Virginia in the United States.
People Named Tunstall
Many interesting people have had the last name Tunstall. Here are a few examples:
KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall (born in 1975) is a famous Scottish singer and songwriter. Her full name is Kate Victoria Tunstall. She is known for her unique voice and popular songs like "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See." She often uses a loop pedal in her live performances to create layers of sound.
Cuthbert Tunstall
Cuthbert Tunstall (1474–1559) was an important English bishop and scholar. He lived a long time ago, during the Tudor period in England. He was known for his knowledge of mathematics and his work in the church.
Fred Tunstall
Fred Tunstall (1897–1971) was an English professional footballer. He played for Sheffield United and also represented the English national team. He was a forward, known for scoring many goals during his career.
Marmaduke Tunstall
Marmaduke Tunstall (1743–1790) was an English ornithologist. An ornithologist is a scientist who studies birds. He was also a collector of natural history specimens.
Pete Tunstall
Pete Tunstall (1918–2013) was an English pilot during World War II. He became famous as a prisoner of war in Germany. He was known for his bravery and for causing trouble for his captors.
Other Meanings
- Tunstall Priory was an old religious building, a priory, located on an island near Redbourne. Priories were places where monks or nuns lived and prayed many centuries ago.
See also
In Spanish: Tunstall para niños
