Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Encyclopedia
Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward—which includes the districts
of Deepcar, Oughtibridge
, Stocksbridge
, and Wharncliffe Side, and the villages of Bolsterstone, Ewden, and Midhopestones—is one of the 28 electoral wards in the City of Sheffield
, South Yorkshire
, England
. It is located in the northwestern part of the city and covers an area of 93.2 km2. The population of this ward in 2001 was 18,400 people in 7,700 households. It is one of the wards that make up the Sheffield Hillsborough constituency up until the next general election (expected 2009-2010). At the next general election a completely new constituency will be created for this area Stocksbridge and Penistone
.
in the metropolitan borough of the City of Sheffield, with a population of around 14,000.
and Wharncliffe Woods.
Evidence of a large circular Mesolithic building dating to c. 7,600 BC which is interpreted as a dwelling http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prehistoric/pps/contents/contentsbyvolume.html has been identified at Deepcar.
lived in the wood before a lord nearby killed it. You can visit the dragons cave to this day.
In the village churchyard lie two large stones of uncertain origin. Neville T. Sharpe supports the theory that they were moved from Unsliven Bridge in 1796, and contends that they are the base of a twin-shafted Anglo-Saxon
cross
.
and the "Ye Olde Mustard Pot" pub. The village is upstream of the Underbank Reservoir.
.
Stocksbridge is home to many traditional Yorkshire Christmas carols as is especially known for its renditions of Hail Smiling Morn
. Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir is also based close by.
Three of the four members of the Arctic Monkeys
were pupils at Stocksbridge High School
.
Oliver Sykes, Vocalist in Bring Me the Horizon
and owner of Drop Dead Clothing has lived in Stocksbridge since the age of five and attended Stocksbridge High School
.
Districts of Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough in the north of England. The neighbourhoods of Sheffield vary widely in size and history. Many of the neighbourhoods developed from villages or hamlets that have become absorbed into Sheffield as the city has grown...
of Deepcar, Oughtibridge
Oughtibridge
Oughtibridge is a residential village on the northern outskirts of Sheffield within the bounds of Bradfield Parish Council. The village stands northwest of the city centre in the valley of the River Don...
, Stocksbridge
Stocksbridge
Stocksbridge is a small town and civil parish in the City of Sheffield, in South Yorkshire, England, with a population of 13,663. It lies just to the east of the Peak District....
, and Wharncliffe Side, and the villages of Bolsterstone, Ewden, and Midhopestones—is one of the 28 electoral wards in the City of Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.29 million. It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and City of Sheffield...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is located in the northwestern part of the city and covers an area of 93.2 km2. The population of this ward in 2001 was 18,400 people in 7,700 households. It is one of the wards that make up the Sheffield Hillsborough constituency up until the next general election (expected 2009-2010). At the next general election a completely new constituency will be created for this area Stocksbridge and Penistone
Penistone and Stocksbridge (UK Parliament constituency)
Penistone and Stocksbridge is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was contested for the first time at the 2010 general election, and returns one Member of Parliament elected by the first past the post system of election.-...
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Stocksbridge
Stocksbridge is a small townTown
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
in the metropolitan borough of the City of Sheffield, with a population of around 14,000.
Deepcar
Deepcar is the eastern gateway to the area and borders on Wharncliffe CragsWharncliffe Crags
Wharncliffe Crags is a gritstone escarpment or edge situated approximately north west of the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England.- Overview :...
and Wharncliffe Woods.
Evidence of a large circular Mesolithic building dating to c. 7,600 BC which is interpreted as a dwelling http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prehistoric/pps/contents/contentsbyvolume.html has been identified at Deepcar.
Oughtibridge
Oughtibridge is a village to the south east of Stocksbridge, in the Upper Don Valley.Wharncliffe Side
Wharncliffe Side is a small village on the border of the Peak District in the City of Sheffield and the Parish of Bradfield. It is a quite close knit community with a school and community centre. The river Don has cut the valley with steep sides. One side has a dense wood on it. It is half way between Oughtibridge and Stocksbridge. A legend surrounds the wood, in the past a dragonDragon of Wantley
The Dragon of Wantley is a 17th century satirical verse parody about a dragon and a brave knight. It was included in Thomas Percy's 1767 Reliques of Ancient Poetry....
lived in the wood before a lord nearby killed it. You can visit the dragons cave to this day.
Bolsterstone
Bolsterstone is a village on the ridge to the south of Stocksbridge.In the village churchyard lie two large stones of uncertain origin. Neville T. Sharpe supports the theory that they were moved from Unsliven Bridge in 1796, and contends that they are the base of a twin-shafted Anglo-Saxon
Anglo-Saxon
Anglo-Saxon may refer to:* Anglo-Saxons, a group that invaded Britain** Old English, their language** Anglo-Saxon England, their history, one of various ships* White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, an ethnicity* Anglo-Saxon economy, modern macroeconomic term...
cross
Cross
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run obliquely, the design is technically termed a saltire, although the arms of a saltire need not meet...
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Ewden
Ewden is a village in the Ewden valley to the south of Stocksbridge, that was expanded when the Broomhead Reservoir was built across the Ewden Beck.Midhopestones
A small village consisting of a few houses, farms, St James' ChurchSt James’ Church, Midhopestones
St James’ Church, Midhopestones is situated in the small rural hamlet of Midhopestones, just within the northern boundary of the City of Sheffield in South Yorkshire. Since April 1969 it has been a Grade II* listed building. St James is small church which is often referred to as a chapel, in fact...
and the "Ye Olde Mustard Pot" pub. The village is upstream of the Underbank Reservoir.
Culture
The ASDA Stocksbridge Band is one of the leading brass bands in the UK. It was formerly associated with the steel works, and appeared in the UK movie The Full MontyThe Full Monty
The Full Monty is a 1997 British comedy film directed by Peter Cattaneo, starring Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, William Snape, Steve Huison, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Barber, and Hugo Speer. The screenplay was written by Simon Beaufoy...
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Stocksbridge is home to many traditional Yorkshire Christmas carols as is especially known for its renditions of Hail Smiling Morn
Hail Smiling Morn
Hail Smiling Morn, Roud #1346, is a glee which is sung either as a Christmas carol or as an Easter carol, and features in the Yorkshire pub Christmas singing traditions found in several parts of the city of Sheffield...
. Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir is also based close by.
Three of the four members of the Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
were pupils at Stocksbridge High School
Stocksbridge High School
The Stocksbridge High School is a mixed state comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds, in the small town of Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire.-History:...
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Oliver Sykes, Vocalist in Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon are a British metalcore band from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who formed in 2004. Bring Me the Horizon constits of Oliver Sykes as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist Lee Malia, rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen, bassist Matt Kean and drummer Matt Nicholls...
and owner of Drop Dead Clothing has lived in Stocksbridge since the age of five and attended Stocksbridge High School
Stocksbridge High School
The Stocksbridge High School is a mixed state comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds, in the small town of Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire.-History:...
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