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Rotherham, Metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England.

The metropolitan district spans 286 square kilometers and includes multiple settlements along the River Don and River Rother valleys.

King John granted the market charter status to Rotherham in 1207, establishing its role as a commercial center in South Yorkshire.

The Grade I listed All Saints Minster, constructed with local red sandstone, represents the architectural heritage of the metropolitan borough.

The metropolitan borough maintains public transportation connections to Sheffield, Doncaster, and other South Yorkshire destinations through rail and bus networks.

The Catcliffe Glass Cone, located within the metropolitan borough, stands as the oldest remaining glass manufacturing structure in Western Europe.

Location: South Yorkshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Rotherham

Website: http://rotherham.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.43083,-1.35472

Latest update: April 3, 2025 10:38

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