Rotherham
Sign in to saveRotherham ( ) is a market town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies at the confluence of the River Rother, from which the town takes its name, and the River Don. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham.
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Rotherham is a market town in South Yorkshire, England, located where the River Rother and River Don meet. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, which takes its name from the river that flows through it.
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Key facts
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- Rotherham
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- Market town
- UK place.country
- England
- UK place.region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
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- Coat of arms of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.png
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- 100
- UK place.population
- 109,691
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- (2011 census)
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- ROTHERHAM
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- S
Article
40 sectionsContents
- History
- Early history
- Industrial Revolution
- Enterprise zone 1983
- Floods of 2007
- Child sexual exploitation scandal
- Landmarks
- Education
- Governance
- Administrative history
- Constituencies
- Geography
- Green belt
- Demography
- Transport
- Culture and attractions
- Museums
- Entertainment
- Events
- Parks
- Music
- Shopping
- Media
- In film, art and literature
- Sport
- Football
- Rugby
- Cricket
- Motor racing
- Greyhound racing
- Notable sportspeople
- Freedom of the Borough
- Individuals
- Military Units
- Notable people
- Twin towns
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Rotherham ( ) is a market town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies at the confluence of the River Rother, from which the town takes its name, and the River Don. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham.
Before the Industrial Revolution, traditional industries included farming, glass making and flour milling. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, Rotherham became known for its coal mining and, later, steel industries. The town's historic county is Yorkshire, and Rotherham was once part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. In 1974, this administrative county was abolished during a reorganisation of local government. Subsequently, Rotherham became part of the county of South Yorkshire, where it makes up one of four metropolitan boroughs.