Visit Rothwell, West Yorkshire Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Rothwell, West Yorkshire

  

Rothwell, West Yorkshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Rothwell, West Yorkshire

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Rothwell, West Yorkshire history

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Rothwell was mentioned in the Domesday Book as “Rodewelle” Rothwell, Rothwell is mentioned as a place in Rothwell. Rothwell has been named in the Middle Ages as Rothwell and Rothwell.

20th century

St George’s Hospital was built in 1903 to a design by Leeds architect Edward J. Dodgshun . It was known as the New Union Workhouse and Infirmary for the Hunslet Union . The hospital provided accommodation for the elderly ill, patients with chronic and acute mental illness, persons with learning disabilities, and a maternity ward .

21st century

Leeds Valley Park introduced in the early 21st century and subsequent expansions have caused concerns for residents due to parking problems on neighbouring Wood Lane . This is despite numerous efforts by local councillors, and the community, to include further parking restrictions .

Rothwell Urban District

Rothwell, Methley, Oulton, Woodlesford, Stourton, Carlton, Robin Hood, Lofthouse and Thorpe . If it still existed today, that figure would be closer to 30,000 . In 1972 these areas were taken into the City of Leeds Metropolitan District .

You can visit Rothwell, West Yorkshire places with Walkfo Rothwell, West Yorkshire to hear history at Rothwell, West Yorkshire’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Rothwell, West Yorkshire has 27 places to visit in our interactive Rothwell, West Yorkshire map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Rothwell, West Yorkshire, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Rothwell, West Yorkshire places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Rothwell, West Yorkshire & the surrounding areas.

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27 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Rothwell, West Yorkshire places to visit

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Rothwell, West Yorkshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Rothwell, West Yorkshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Rothwell, West Yorkshire’s information audio spots:

St Peter’s Church, Stanley, West Yorkshire St Peter’s Church in Stanley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was a Church of England church. The church opened in 1824, closed in 2001 and after falling into disrepair was demolished in 2014.

Woodlesford Woodlesford is 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Leeds city centre. Formerly part of Rothwell Urban District, it is now within the Rothwell ward of Leeds City Council. Village sits on banks of the Aire and Calder Navigation and river system.

Springhead Park Springhead Park is the premier park in Rothwell, West Yorkshire, England. Springhead is located in the West Yorkshire town of Rothwell.

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