Population 2,038 (2001) Metropolitan borough Rotherham Sovereign state United Kingdom Metropolitan county South Yorkshire | OS grid reference SK4195 Country England Local time Thursday 7:07 AM Dialling code 01709 | |
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Region Yorkshire and the Humber Weather 9°C, Wind W at 26 km/h, 83% Humidity | ||
Greasbrough is a small suburb in Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, England. The suburb falls in the Wingfield Ward of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.
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Map of Greasbrough, Rotherham, UK
Greasbrough has 2,038 inhabitants and 2,270 acres (9.2 km2) of land belonging to Earl FitzWilliam. It is located two miles (3 km) north of Rotherham. Greasbrough has a gothic-style church called St. Mary's, which was completed in 1828. A schoolroom is built into the rear lower part of the building. There are also Wesleyan and Independent chapels, also with attached schools. There is a main school in Greasbrough named Greasbrough Junior & Infant School, situated on Munsbrough Rise. This also has a nursery in the same building, starting from the age of 3. Greasbrough also has a football team called Greasbrough Youth, with players from ages 6. It is also well known for its Working Mens Club which has been host to many Hollywood acts over the years such as Johnny Ray, Bob Monkhouse, Matt Monro and Adam Faith.