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Rotherham, Industrial market town in South Yorkshire, England

Located at the meeting point of the River Rother and River Don, Rotherham stands as a metropolitan center featuring historic architecture and modern developments.

The town's charter dates to 1207 from King John, transforming it from an agricultural settlement into a commercial center with markets and trade privileges.

The All Saints Minster Church, the oldest building in Rotherham, represents medieval architecture with its 180-foot spire and stone construction from the 15th century.

Forge Island development introduces a new cinema, hotels, and restaurants, creating a central entertainment district connected by a pedestrian bridge.

The Chapel on Rotherham Bridge remains one of only four surviving bridge chapels in England, dating from the medieval period.

Location: Rotherham

Website: https://rotherham.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.43000,-1.35722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:28

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