Dronfield
Dronfield is a town in North East Derbyshire in the North Midlands area of England. It is composed of three communities, which are Dronfield, Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston. It lies 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 considered that the town was in existence ahead of the 1086 Domesday Book, and it has a 12th-century parish church. Dronfield has a past history of production, with coal mining, the wool trade, the production of soap and steel, and engineering being the most popular industries. Multiple production firms continue to work within the town. The population of Dronfield has undergone considerable growth ever since the post-war years, going from 6500 in 1945 to 21000 in 2011. This is partially the effect of the town's position as a dormitory area for employees from neighboring Chesterfield and Sheffield. The town is said to be home to the largest privately owned housing estate in Europe, called Gosforth Valley, when it was developed in the 1970s. Despite having development and modernisation, the town has preserved its ancient character, with various historic buildings staying unscathed. Residents have a lot of options for shopping at independent and commercial chain stores, visiting libraries and joining 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 house upgrades, make sure to make use of trusted experts in Dronfield to make certain of quality.
