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Morpeth (UK Parliament Constituency)
Morpeth was a constituency centred on the town of Morpeth in Northumberland represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of England from 1553 to 1707, the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800, and then the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1800 to 1983. The Parliamentary Borough of Morpeth first sent Members (MPs) to Parliament in 1553. It elected two MPs under the bloc vote system until the 1832 general election, when the Great Reform Act reduced its representation to one MP, elected under the first past the post system. The seat was redesignated as a county constituency for the 1950 general election and abolished for the 1983 general election. Boundaries 1832–1868 The parliamentary borough, as defined by the Parliamentary Boundaries Act 1832, comprised the township of Morpeth and several surrounding townships, as well as the parish of Bedlington. 1868–1918 Under the Boundary Act 1868, the borough was expanded to include the townships o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wansbeck (UK Parliament Constituency)
Wansbeck was a List of United Kingdom Parliament constituencies, constituency in Northumberland in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, UK Parliament. It was represented from its 1983 re-creation until its abolition for the 2024 United Kingdom general election, 2024 general election by members of the Labour Party (UK), Labour Party. Under the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, the seat's area was split between the two new seats of Blyth and Ashington (UK Parliament constituency), Blyth and Ashington and North Northumberland (UK Parliament constituency), North Northumberland. History Wansbeck was first created by the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 as one of four single-member Divisions of the county of Northumberland. It was abolished for the 1950 United Kingdom general election, 1950 general election, when it was largely replaced by the new constituency of Blyth (UK Parliament constituency), Bly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedlington
Bedlington is a town and former civil parish in Northumberland, England, with a population of 18,470 measured at the 2011 Census. Bedlington is an ancient market town, with a rich history of industry and innovative residents. Located roughly northeast of Newcastle and Newcastle Airport, Bedlington is roughly 10 minutes from the A1 road (Great Britain), A1 road, in southeast Northumberland. Other nearby places include Morpeth, Northumberland, Morpeth to the northwest, Ashington to the northeast, Blyth, Northumberland, Blyth to the east and Cramlington to the south. In 1961 the parish had a population of 29,403. The town has evidence of habitation from the Bronze Age, with a burial site being located just behind what is now the main Front Street. A cluster of Bronze Age cist burials were discovered during excavation of the site in the 1930s. St Cuthbert's Church is the longest standing building in the town, with parts of this dating back to the 11th century and recently celeb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Purslow
Nicholas Purslow (by 1533 – 8 August 1563), of the Inner Temple, London, was an English politician. Career He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England The Parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England from the 13th century until 1707 when it was replaced by the Parliament of Great Britain. Parliament evolved from the Great Council of England, great council of Lords Spi ... for Appleby in 1558 and for Morpeth in 1559. Death He made his will on 5 July 1563, and died on 8 August. He was survived by his wife, Margaret, née Williams. References 1563 deaths Members of the Inner Temple English MPs 1558 English MPs 1559 Members of Parliament for Appleby Members of Parliament for Morpeth 16th-century English politicians Year of birth uncertain {{1559-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Wheatley (MP)
Robert Wheatley (by 1517 – 1558 or later), of Cumbria and London, was an English politician. Family He married, but his wife's name is unrecorded. They had two daughters, one of whom was called Anne. Education Wheatley was possibly educated in law at Middle Temple. Career He was a Member of Parliament, Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Appleby (UK Parliament constituency), Appleby in 1545 and 1547, for Carlisle (UK Parliament constituency), Carlisle in April 1554 and November 1554, and for Morpeth (UK Parliament constituency), Morpeth in 1558. References 1558 deaths People from Westmorland Members of the Middle Temple Year of birth uncertain English MPs 1545–1547 English MPs 1547–1552 English MPs 1554 English MPs 1554–1555 English MPs 1558 Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) for Morpeth Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) for Appleby Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) for Carlisle People from Cumberland {{1545 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuthbert Horsley
Cuthbert Horsley (by 1517 – by 1586), of Horsley, Northumberland, was an English politician. Education Horsely was educated at Lincoln's Inn. Career He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Appleby in 1542, Northumberland in October 1553, Newcastle-upon-Tyne in April 1554, Northumberland Northumberland ( ) is a ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county in North East England, on the Anglo-Scottish border, border with Scotland. It is bordered by the North Sea to the east, Tyne and Wear and County Durham to the south, Cumb ... in November 1554 and 1559, and Morpeth in 1555. References 16th-century deaths People from Northumberland Members of Lincoln's Inn Year of birth uncertain English MPs 1542–1544 English MPs 1553 (Mary I) English MPs 1554 English MPs 1554–1555 English MPs 1555 English MPs 1559 16th-century English politicians Members of Parliament for Appleby {{1542-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Percy, 8th Earl Of Northumberland
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Thomas Bates (MP)
Thomas Bates (c. 1526–1587), of Morpeth and Holywell, Northumberland, was an English politician. Family His heirs were his brother, Robert, and Robert's sons. Married to Isabelle. Career He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England The Parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England from the 13th century until 1707 when it was replaced by the Parliament of Great Britain. Parliament evolved from the Great Council of England, great council of Lords Spi ... for Morpeth April 1554, ?1555 and 1558. References 1520s births 1587 deaths Year of birth uncertain People from Morpeth, Northumberland English MPs 1554 English MPs 1555 English MPs 1558 {{1558-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Ward (MP For Morpeth And Carlisle)
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John Watson (16th-century MP)
John Watson ( 1547–1554), from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was an English politician. Family Watson was the son of John Watson of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There is no record of a marriage or children; however, his life is obscure, and it is possible that it was not the same John Watson who served for Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK Parliament constituency), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Morpeth (UK Parliament constituency), Morpeth and Berwick-upon-Tweed (UK Parliament constituency), Berwick-upon-Tweed. Education Watson was educated at Lincoln's Inn, London. Career He was a Member of parliament, Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Berwick-upon-Tweed in 1547, Morpeth in October 1553, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in November 1554. References Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown Politicians from Newcastle upon Tyne Members of Lincoln's Inn English MPs 1547–1552 English MPs 1553 (Mary I) English MPs 1554–1555 {{1554-2-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blyth (UK Parliament Constituency)
Blyth may refer to: People * Blyth (surname) * Blythe (given name) * Blythe (surname) Places Australia * Blyth, South Australia, a small town Canada * Blyth, Ontario, a village United Kingdom * Blyth, Northumberland, a town ** Blyth Valley (UK Parliament constituency) * Blyth, Nottinghamshire, a village * River Blyth, Northumberland * River Blyth, Suffolk Other uses * Baron Blyth, title in the UK peerage * Blyth, Inc., a personal goods manufacturing and distribution company * The Blyth Academy, Blyth, Northumberland, England * Blyth Education, a Canadian company that runs a chain of private secondary schools See also * * Blythe (other) * Blithe (other) * River Blyth (other) {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is a seaside town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, located on the North Sea coast. The town is a fishing port and formerly a part of a trade route for shipping grain. Newbiggin Colliery operated from 1908 until 1967. Newbiggin became a popular beach resort by 1828 and remains a tourist attraction with landmarks such as the ''Couple'' sculpture by Sean Henry, and the 13th-century parish church. The town council oversees governance while the economy remains diverse with 89 active companies as of this date. Newbiggin was part of the Wansbeck local government district until 2009, and lies within the Wansbeck UK Parliamentary constituency, represented by Ian Lavery MP since 2010. The town holds an annual music festival that raises money for charity and is also home to several religious sites representing various denominations. Toponymy Newbiggin derives its name from the Old English ''nīwe'' (new) + Middle English ''bigging'' (building, house), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashington
Ashington is a town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, with a population of 27,864 at the 2011 Census. It was once a centre of the coal mining industry. The town is north of Newcastle upon Tyne, west of the A189 and bordered to the south by the River Wansbeck. Many inhabitants have a distinctive Accent (dialect), accent and dialect known as Pitmatic. This varies from the regional dialect known as Geordie. History Toponymy The name Ashington comes from the earlier form Essendene, which has been referenced since 1170. This may have originated from a given name ''Æsc'', not unknown among Saxons, Saxon invaders who sailed from Northern Germany. If so he came to the Wansbeck and would have settled in this deep wooded valley near Sheepwash, Northumberland, Sheepwash. The "de" in the early orthographies more strongly suggests dene, so ash tree, ash dene - these trees would have lined it. In the 1700s all that existed of Ashington was a small farm with a few dwellings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
