South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.34 million (2011). It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. South Yorkshire was created on 1 April 1974 as a result of the Local Government Act 1972.
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Barnsley, England
Barnsley is a town in South Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies on the River Dearne, 11.8 miles (19 km) north of the... more
Doncaster, England
Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire, England. Together with its surrounding suburbs and settlements, the town forms part of the Metropolitan Borough of ... more
Rotherham, England
Rotherham is a large town in South Yorkshire, England, which together with its surrounding settlements form the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, with an ... more
Sheffield, England
Nestled in the heart of Northern England, Sheffield is a vibrant city where industrial heritage meets natural beauty. Wander through the picturesque valleys and... more
Sowerby Bridge, England
Sowerby Bridge is a market town that lies within the Upper Calder Valley in the district of Calderdale in the county of West Yorkshire, in northern England. ... more
Filey, England
Filey is a small town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the East Riding of Yorkshire, it forms part of the borough of ... more
Cottingham, England
Cottingham is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies just to the north-west of the city of Kingston upon Hull. With a ... more
