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Maps. video Maps. This short film introduces younger pupils to maps and how we use them. It covers compass points and orientation, common symbols and different kinds of maps.
A handy UK map poster. This poster features an illustrated, labelled map of the UK and can be a great help when developing your children's place knowledge. Ideal for display in your classroom, this UK map poster features the flags of Scotland, England and Wales and the UK.
- This poster features an illustrated, labelled map of the UK and can be a great help when developing your children's place knowledge. Ideal for disp...
- Here at Twinkl, we have a variety of maps to assist you in developing your children's place knowledge and map skills. From world maps to maps of Br...
- The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of:added Scotland England Wales Northern Ireland
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Etymology
It is generally accepted that the etymology of Vauxhall is from the name of Falkes de Breauté, the head of King John's mercenaries, who owned a large house in the area, which was referred to as Faulke's Hall, later Foxhall, and eventually Vauxhall. The area only became generally known by this name when the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens opened as a public attraction. Initially most visitors would have approached by river, but crowds of Londoners of all classes came to know the area after the const...
Early history
There is no mention of Vauxhall in the 1086 Domesday Book. The area originally formed part of the extensive Manor of South Lambeth, which was held by the de Redvers family. Falkes de Breauté acquired it in 1216 when he married Margaret, widow of Baldwin de Redvers; de Breauté's lands reverted to the de Redvers family after his death in 1226. In 1293 South Lambeth Manor and the Manor of "la Sale Faukes" passed, probably by trickery, to Edward I. In 1317 King Edward II granted the manor of Vaux...
Development
The land was flat and parts were marshy and poorly drained by ditches, and only started to be developed with the draining of Lambeth Marsh in the mid-18th century, but remained a village. Prior to this it provided market garden produce for the nearby City of London. Vauxhall Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge Road were opened in 1816. By 1860 the village had been subsumed by the town of Lambeth. Many of Vauxhall's streets were destroyed during the construction of the railway to Waterloo station, by G...
The explosion in London property prices during the late 1990s and early 2000s has led to a boom in riverside construction, such as the large St George Wharf development by Vauxhall Bridge. This area is continuing to be redeveloped with several newbuilds under construction. Several gentrified areas have developed, and areas of terraced townhouses on...
By Vauxhall Bridge stands the central headquarters of the British Secret Intelligence Service (more commonly referred to as MI6), which occupies offices built between 1989 and 1992 and commonly referred to as Vauxhall Cross. Since 1992 a large complex of apartments and offices has been built to the south of Vauxhall Bridge at St George Wharf. Part ...
Vauxhall is well connected even by central London standards. London Underground, National Rail trains, and London buses are all available at Vauxhall station. The tube stop is on the boundary of zones 1 and 2 of the London Travelcard area on the Victoria line, and Northern line stations are within walking distance of many parts of Vauxhall, though ...
Vauxhall Park contains an area of miniature model houses (also in Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne) as well as tennis courts, day care in the "one o'clock club", and children's playground. It is open daily for recreation and has an "open day" once a year. Vauxhall City Farm, located within Vauxhall Pleasure Gardensis open daily and contains a range of an...
Much of the area in Vauxhall contains light industry, offices, and government buildings. Many companies and organisations were attracted in the past by Vauxhall's central location and comparatively cheap rent compared to Westminsteron the other side of the river. In recent years, Vauxhall's riverside has undergone major redevelopment with the const...
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Jun 7, 2024 · From discovering what’s on at the acclaimed Newport Street Gallery to watching a drag show at the famous Royal Vauxhall Tavern, here’s our rundown of the very best things to do in Vauxhall. Samuel Hopkins - Staff Writer • 7 June, 2024. SHARE THE ARTICLE. Photo: I Wei Huang.
Vauxhall is an inner city district of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is located north of Liverpool city centre, and is bounded by Kirkdale in the north, and Everton in the east, with the docks and River Mersey running along the west side.
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Jun 26, 2018 · Vauxhall City Farm. Perhaps surprisingly for such a large city, Vauxhall is one of the London wards with a large farm. Whether you’re a child or an adult, you can get the experience of rural life from feeding animals, petting them, and even riding horses or ponies.
