Rotherham

Rotherham
From top to bottom: Rotherham town centre, Magna Science Adventure Centre, Beeversleigh flats in Clifton, Boston Park near Thomas Rotherham College.
Rotherham is located in South Yorkshire
Rotherham
Rotherham
Location within South Yorkshire
Population117,262 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference[SK4392 SK4392]
Metropolitan borough
Metropolitan county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townROTHERHAM
Postcode districtS60–S63, S65–S66
Dialling code01709
0114
01909
PoliceSouth Yorkshire
FireSouth Yorkshire
AmbulanceYorkshire
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Yorkshire
53°25′48″N 1°21′26″W / 53.4301°N 1.3572°W / 53.4301; -1.3572

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:

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:

Media

Rotherham has several local media services.

Local radio stations include:

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.

References