Crookes facts for kids

Crookes is a lively area in the City of Sheffield, England. It's located about 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) west of the city center. Crookes is a popular neighborhood, often called a suburb, which means it's a residential area just outside a main city.

Where is Crookes?

This area borders Broomhill to the south. To the east, you'll find Walkley and Crookesmoor. If you head north from Crookes, you'll reach open countryside. This beautiful natural area is close to the River Rivelin.

What's in a Name?

The name "Crookes" has an interesting history. Experts believe it comes from an old language called Old Norse. In Old Norse, the word "Krkor" means "a corner of land." This name probably describes how the area looked a long time ago.

Images for kids

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  View from Crookes towards Upperthorpe in 1826.

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  Bole Hills, Crookes, Sheffield (overlooking Rivelin Valley)

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  Mulehouse Road, Crookes, Sheffield

See also

In Spanish: Crookes para niños