Vauxhall (disambiguation) facts for kids
Vauxhall is a name that you might hear in different places and for different things, especially in London, England. It's a district in the London Borough of Lambeth, which is a part of London. But Vauxhall can also mean other places around the world or even a famous car company!
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What Does Vauxhall Mean?
The name "Vauxhall" has a long history. It comes from a manor house in London that belonged to a knight named Falkes de Breauté in the 13th century. Over time, his name, "Falkes' Hall," changed into "Vauxhall."
Places Called Vauxhall
Many places around the world are named Vauxhall. This often happens because people moved from one place to another and named their new homes after places they knew.
Vauxhall in England
- Vauxhall, London: This is the original place, a busy area in South London. It's known for its train and Underground station and its history.
- Vauxhall, Birmingham: This is an area in the large city of Birmingham, located in the middle of England.
- Vauxhall, Liverpool: You can also find a Vauxhall in Liverpool, a famous port city in the northwest of England.
Vauxhall Around the World
- Vauxhall, Alberta, Canada: Far away in Canada, there's a small town called Vauxhall in the province of Alberta.
- Vauxhall, New Jersey, USA: In the United States, there's a community named Vauxhall in the state of New Jersey.
- Vauxhall, Auckland, New Zealand: On the other side of the world, in New Zealand, there's a suburb called Vauxhall in the city of Auckland.
- Vauxhall, Otago, New Zealand: Another Vauxhall in New Zealand is a suburb of Dunedin, a city on the South Island.
Famous Vauxhall Gardens
Long ago, in the 18th century, there were very popular places called "Vauxhall Gardens." These were like big outdoor entertainment parks where people could go for fun.
London's Vauxhall Gardens
The most famous were the Vauxhall Gardens in London. People would go there to listen to music, watch fireworks, eat, and socialize. It was a very fashionable place to be!
Other Vauxhall Gardens
- New York Vauxhall Gardens: Even in New York City in the United States, there was a similar pleasure garden in the 18th century, inspired by the one in London.
- Vauxhall, Brussels: In Brussels, Belgium, there was an 18th-century concert hall called Vauxhall, showing how popular the name was for entertainment venues.
- Vauxhall (Gothenburg): The city of Gothenburg in Sweden also had its own Vauxhall pleasure garden during the same time period.
Vauxhall Motors: The Car Company
One of the most well-known uses of the name today is Vauxhall Motors. This is a very old and famous British company that makes cars. They have been building cars for over 100 years! Their cars are a common sight on roads in the United Kingdom.
Vauxhall Motors F.C.
Because Vauxhall Motors is such a big company, they even had their own football (soccer) team called Vauxhall Motors F.C.. They played in English football leagues for many years.
Other Uses of Vauxhall
- Vauxhall (UK Parliament constituency): In politics, Vauxhall is also the name of an area that elects a representative to the UK Parliament. This means people living in the Vauxhall district of London vote for someone to speak for them in the government.
- Vauxhall and I: This is the name of a music album released in 1994 by a British singer named Morrissey.
See also
In Spanish: Vauxhall para niños
