Rotherham

Before the Industrial Revolution, traditional industries included farming, glass making and flour milling. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, Rotherham became known for its coal mining and, later, steel industries. The town's historic county is Yorkshire, and Rotherham was once part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. In 1974, this administrative county was abolished during a reorganisation of local government. Subsequently, Rotherham became part of South Yorkshire, where it forms one of four metropolitan boroughs.

Rotherham had a population of 129,897 in the 2021 census. The borough had an estimate population of 276,595 in 2024, the 64th most populous district in England.