Dronfield
Dronfield is a town in North East Derbyshire in the North Midlands area of England. It is composed of three neighborhoods, which are Dronfield, Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston. It is situated in the valley of the River Drone, and sits in 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 quick access to the Peak District National Park, which is 3 miles away. It is thought that the town was in existence in advance of the 1086 Domesday Book, and it has a 12th-century parish church. Dronfield has a past history of engineering, with coal mining, the wool trade, the production of soap and steel, and engineering being the most prominent sectors. Some production firms continue to work within the town. The population of Dronfield has actually undergone significant growth since the post-war years, going from 6500 in 1945 to 21000 in 2011. This is somewhat the effect of the town's position as a dormitory town for workers from neighboring Chesterfield and Sheffield. The town is said to be the home of the most extensive independently owned housing estate in Europe, called Gosforth Valley, when it was built in the 1970s. Even with growth and modernisation, the town has preserved its ancient character, with various historic buildings remaining unchanged. Inhabitants have lots of options for shopping at independent and commercial chain stores, visiting libraries and joining leisure centres. The world's earliest 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 credible contractors in Dronfield to make certain of quality.
