Rotherham

Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Don, close to its confluence with the  River Rother, between Sheffield and Doncaster. Its football club, Rotherham United F.C., was founded in 1870.

 Notable people 

People linked with Rotherham include:

 The Chuckle Brothers – comedy entertainers known for children's TV shows  
 David Seaman – former England football goalkeeper, born in Rotherham  
 Howard Webb – international and Premier League football referee  
 Chris Wolstenholme – bassist for the rock band Muse  
 Paul Pickering – novelist and playwright  
 David Jagger – portrait painter, born in Kilnhurst  

 History and industry 
Rotherham grew during the 18th and 19th centuries. Coal mining, ironworking and steelmaking became major industries in the town. Many mines and factories have since closed, and the town has changed. Newer industries now include technology, services and modern manufacturing.

 Economy and development 
Rotherham has a mix of urban and rural areas. The borough covers a large area with towns, villages, countryside and parks. New businesses in the region include engineering, aerospace, ICT and distribution. Shopping areas include Parkgate, the town centre and local high streets.

 Places of interest 
Some well-known places in or near Rotherham include:
 Rotherham Bridge with its historic bridge-chapel  
 Magna Science Adventure Centre – a large museum and attraction  
 Rother Valley Country Park – a large country park with lakes and wildlife  
 Clifton Park and the Clifton Park Museum  
 Churches, old buildings and parks around the town

 Media 
Rotherham has several local media services.

Local radio stations include:
 Rotherham Radio – a local radio station serving the town and nearby areas  
 Rother FM – a former Rotherham station now part of Greatest Hits Radio  
 Rother Radio - a local community radio station 
 Many stations from Sheffield, Barnsley and Doncaster can also be heard

Television services come from the BBC Yorkshire and ITV Yorkshire regions. Some parts of the borough also receive BBC East Midlands and ITV Central.

Local news is also provided by newspapers such as the Rotherham Advertiser.

 Demography 
The town of Rotherham had a population of around 109,000 at the 2011 census. The full borough has a much larger population and includes many villages and towns. People in the borough come from many different backgrounds and communities.

 Transport 
Rotherham has bus services, main roads and a railway station. The town is close to the M1 and M18 motorways. Trains run to Sheffield, Doncaster, Leeds and other towns.

 Related pages 
 Sheffield
 Doncaster
 River Don
 Rother Valley Country Park
 Magna Science Adventure Centre

References


Category:Metropolitan boroughs in South Yorkshire