Municipal Borough of Southall
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Southall
(until 1936 Southall Norwood) was a local government district in the county of Middlesex
, United Kingdom
from 1891 to 1965. It consisted of the civil parish of Norwood
.
Southall Norwood Local Government District was created on January 16, 1891, when the parish of Norwood adopted the Local Government Act 1858. The district was governed by a local board
.
The Local Government Act 1894
reconstituted the local board's area as an urban district
. Southall-Norwood Urban District Council, consisting of 14 elected councillors, replaced the local board. In 1936 the urban district was granted a charter of incorporation and became a municipal borough
at the same time renamed Southall. Southall Borough Council consisted of a mayor
, 6 aldermen
and 18 councillors. The old district name survives in the names of institutions such as the Southall Norwood Hospital.
The borough was abolished in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963
and its area now forms part of the present-day London Borough of Ealing
.
The borough was granted a coat of arms
on incorporation in 1936. The design featured thorn trees alluding to the old Spelthorne Hundred
and the 'south holt' and the 'north wood' commemorated in the name Southall-Norwood. The dexter supporter
was a red griffin
, a device used by the London Passenger Transport Board
. This, together with the motto For All (a translation of the Latin
"omnibus") referred to the fact that the factory of AEC , manufacturer of the LPTB's buses was in the borough. Southall's other industries were illustrated in the crest above the shield: wheat-ears for food processing and flaming torches for gas and electricity production.
Southall
Southall is a large suburban district of west London, England, and part of the London Borough of Ealing. It is situated west of Charing Cross. Neighbouring places include Yeading, Hayes, Hanwell, Heston, Hounslow, Greenford and Northolt...
(until 1936 Southall Norwood) was a local government district in the county of Middlesex
Middlesex
Middlesex is one of the historic counties of England and the second smallest by area. The low-lying county contained the wealthy and politically independent City of London on its southern boundary and was dominated by it from a very early time...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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from 1891 to 1965. It consisted of the civil parish of Norwood
Norwood Green
Norwood Green is a place in the London Borough of Ealing in London, England. It is a suburban development situated west of Charing Cross and northeast of Heathrow Airport...
.
Southall Norwood Local Government District was created on January 16, 1891, when the parish of Norwood adopted the Local Government Act 1858. The district was governed by a local board
Local board of health
Local Boards or Local Boards of Health were local authorities in urban areas of England and Wales from 1848 to 1894. They were formed in response to cholera epidemics and were given powers to control sewers, clean the streets, regulate slaughterhouses and ensure the proper supply of water to their...
.
The Local Government Act 1894
Local Government Act 1894
The Local Government Act 1894 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in England and Wales outside the County of London. The Act followed the reforms carried out at county level under the Local Government Act 1888...
reconstituted the local board's area as an urban district
Urban district
In the England, Wales and Ireland, an urban district was a type of local government district that covered an urbanised area. Urban districts had an elected Urban District Council , which shared local government responsibilities with a county council....
. Southall-Norwood Urban District Council, consisting of 14 elected councillors, replaced the local board. In 1936 the urban district was granted a charter of incorporation and became a municipal borough
Municipal borough
Municipal boroughs were a type of local government district which existed in England and Wales between 1835 and 1974, in Northern Ireland from 1840 to 1973 and in the Republic of Ireland from 1840 to 2002...
at the same time renamed Southall. Southall Borough Council consisted of a mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
, 6 aldermen
Alderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
and 18 councillors. The old district name survives in the names of institutions such as the Southall Norwood Hospital.
The borough was abolished in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963
London Government Act 1963
The London Government Act 1963 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which recognised officially the conurbation known as Greater London and created a new local government structure for the capital. The Act significantly reduced the number of local government districts in the area,...
and its area now forms part of the present-day London Borough of Ealing
London Borough of Ealing
The London Borough of Ealing is a borough in west London.-Location:The London Borough of Ealing borders the London Borough of Hillingdon to the west, the London Borough of Harrow and the London Borough of Brent to the north, the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to the east and the London...
.
The borough was granted a coat of arms
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
on incorporation in 1936. The design featured thorn trees alluding to the old Spelthorne Hundred
Spelthorne (hundred)
Spelthorne was a hundred of the ancient county of Middlesex, England. It contained the following parishes and settlements :*Feltham*Hampton*Hanworth*Staines*Stanwell*Sunbury*Teddington...
and the 'south holt' and the 'north wood' commemorated in the name Southall-Norwood. The dexter supporter
Supporters
In heraldry, supporters are figures usually placed on either side of the shield and depicted holding it up. These figures may be real or imaginary animals, human figures, and in rare cases plants or inanimate objects...
was a red griffin
Griffin
The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle...
, a device used by the London Passenger Transport Board
London Passenger Transport Board
The London Passenger Transport Board was the organisation responsible for public transport in London, UK, and its environs from 1933 to 1948...
. This, together with the motto For All (a translation of the Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
"omnibus") referred to the fact that the factory of AEC , manufacturer of the LPTB's buses was in the borough. Southall's other industries were illustrated in the crest above the shield: wheat-ears for food processing and flaming torches for gas and electricity production.
External links
- Photo of Councillors 1950 - Mayor Jesse Lowe (Lab)http://www.flickr.com/photos/47964609@N06/4426337369/