Dronfield
Dronfield is a town in North East Derbyshire in the North Midlands area of England. It is composed of 3 neighborhoods, which are Dronfield, Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston. It lies in the valley of the River Drone, and sits between the town of Chesterfield and the city of Sheffield. Dronfield encompasses an area of 3457 acres, and the A61 trunk road, Dronfield-Unstone Bypass, cuts through the town. Being in close proximity to the Pennines, Dronfield also has simple access to the Peak District National Park, which is 3 miles away. It is strongly believed that the town was in existence in advance of the 1086 Domesday Book, and it has a 12th-century parish church. Dronfield has a history of manufacturing, with coal mining, the wool trade, the production of soap and steel, and engineering being the most prominent sectors. Various production firms continue to work within the town. The population of Dronfield has actually undergone major expansion since the post-war years, going from 6500 in 1945 to 21000 in 2011. This is in part the effect of the town's position as a dormitory town for employees from surrounding Chesterfield and Sheffield. The town is said to be the home of the most extensive privately owned housing estate in Europe, called Gosforth Valley, when it was developed in the 1970s. In spite of expansion and modernisation, the town has maintained its ancient character, with many historic buildings remaining unchanged. Residents have plenty of options for shopping at independent and commercial chain shops, visiting libraries and going to leisure centres. The world's oldest football team, Sheffield F. C., is based in the football ground to the north of the town. For all your home upgrades, make certain to make use of trusted contractors in Dronfield to make certain of quality.
