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| Rotherham |
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North of England |
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Town |
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| Population |
117,262 |
| Language |
English |
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Pound Sterling (GBP) |
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Overview:
Rotherham town lies in South Yorkshire, a metropolitan county in northern England. Situated around six miles from Sheffield city centre, it is the major town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. The latest statistics show that the borough of Rotherham has a population of 248,175 inhabitants, while the Rotherham urban sub area has a population of 117,262 people.
Recorded history of the town dates back to the Early Middle Ages. However, it had settlements in the Iron Age and Roman period. Its location, in a 53°26′N 1°21′Wcoal district, makes Rotherham a leading manufacturing centre in the region. The town produces brass, steel, electrical equipment, clothing, glass, chemicals, and beer. Rotherham is home to several technical and art colleges. The famous Meadowhall shopping centre is located about two miles away from the town centre. Visitors can find a number of leisure facilities in and around this shopping mall. Therefore, the town centre of Rotherham is comparatively small and less busy compared to the centre of many other towns its size. “All Saints Square” in the town features a charming fountain, and is surrounded by restaurants, bars and shops.
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Geography and Climate in Rotherham
Rotherham is situated in the Don Valley between Doncaster and Sheffield, at the confluence of the Rother and Don rivers. The geographic coordinates of the town are 53°26′N 1°21′W.
Rotherham is mainly busy during the summer months, though it draws tourists throughout the year. The chief tourist season in the town is roughly from early spring to late summer.
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People and Culture of Rotherham
Rotherham has a very rich and varied artistic and cultural life. This includes nightclub culture, literature theatre, and classic and progressive rock. Culture lovers can also flock to the popular Civic Theatre and Arts Centre in the town.
Famous people from Rotherham are Nazir Ahmed (politician), David Artell (footballer), Nick Banks (musician), Chuckle Brothers (comedians), Jo Callis (musician), Peter Elliott (athlete), Simon Guy (cricketer), Matt Hamshaw (footballer), Daisy Makeig-Jones (pottery designer ), Frederick Brian Pickering (metallurgist), Chris Wolstenholme (musician), and Terry Peters (author).
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People Culture in Rotherham
Rotherham has a very rich and varied artistic and cultural life. This includes nightclub culture, literature theatre, and classic and progressive rock. Culture lovers can also flock to the popular Civic Theatre and Arts Centre in the town.
Famous people from Rotherham are Nazir Ahmed (politician), David Artell (footballer), Nick Banks (musician), Chuckle Brothers (comedians), Jo Callis (musician), Peter Elliott (athlete), Simon Guy (cricketer), Matt Hamshaw (footballer), Daisy Makeig-Jones (pottery designer ), Frederick Brian Pickering (metallurgist), Chris Wolstenholme (musician), and Terry Peters (author).
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Tourism in Rotherham
A major attraction in the town is an old bridge, known as Chantry Bridge, over the Don River. It is one of only four bridge chapels in England. Devoted to Our Lady of Rotherham, the bridge chapel was originally built in the 15th century and restored in 1923. Other notable structures in the town include the 15th century Minster (previously All Saints parish church) and the 18th century Clifton House that contains Clifton Park Museum.
The Catcliffe Glass Cone, a brick glassmaking furnace, located on the outskirts of Rotherham, is one of only four structures remaining in the country. The medieval remains of the Cistercian Roche Abbey, located at Maltby close to Rotherham, are also a popular tourist interest.
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Transport in Rotherham
Rotherham is well-served by train and bus services. The public transport contains largely of its bus network. Local buses are extensively available from different points within the town.
Rotherham Central railway station is the main station in Rotherham Town.
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