Hillsborough, Sheffield facts for kids
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| Population | 7,255 |
| OS grid reference | SK325904 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHEFFIELD |
| Postcode district | S6 |
| Dialling code | 0114 |
| Police | South Yorkshire |
| Fire | South Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Hillsborough (grid reference SK332896) is a lively suburb located in the north-west part of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It's a busy area where several main roads meet, often called 'Hillsborough Corner'. In 2011, about 18,605 people lived in the Hillsborough area.
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Discovering Hillsborough's Past
The name Hillsborough comes from Hillsborough House. This house was built in 1779 and named to honor the Earl of Hillsborough.
How Hillsborough Grew
In 1864, a big flood called the Great Sheffield Flood caused a lot of damage in the area. After the flood, Hillsborough began to grow. Sheffield's successful steel and engineering industries created a need for more homes. This led to many new houses being built in the suburb.
By 1889, Hillsborough was described as a "large and increasing suburb of Sheffield". In 1901, the Hillsborough area officially became part of the City of Sheffield.
The Arrival of the Tram
The electric tram arrived in 1903, which really helped Hillsborough develop. It first ran to Parkside Road and then extended to Middlewood by 1913. Most of Hillsborough's roads were built by around 1909.
Hillsborough Today
Today, Hillsborough is a busy place with lots to see and do. The Sheffield Supertram's blue and yellow routes run through the area.
Local Businesses and Shops
Hillsborough is home to several businesses. For example, A.L. Simpkin & Co. Ltd has been making sweets and candies since 1921. The area is also a popular shopping spot. You can find many independent shops selling household goods and clothes. There are also local stores like butchers and greengrocers. Plus, Hillsborough has a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and places to eat.
Famous Landmarks
Hillsborough has many well-known places. These include the historic Hillsborough Barracks and Hillsborough House, which is now a local library. You can also visit Hillsborough Arena in Hillsborough Park and Owlerton Stadium.
Hillsborough is also famous as the home stadium of the Sheffield Wednesday FC football team.
The Story of Hillsborough Baths
The Hillsborough baths, also known as the Walkley and Hillsborough District Baths, were built in 1926. They were designed by Sheffield City architect F.E.P. Edwards. The building had a large swimming pool and was used for swimming until 1991.
After 1991, a new place for swimming, the Hillsborough Leisure Centre, opened. The old baths building then became a bar and music venue. Since 2007, it has been a public house called the Rawson Spring. Some other older pubs in the area, like The Shakey and The Freemasons, were even around before the 1864 flood.
Schools and Churches
Hillsborough has two schools: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Hillsborough Primary School.
There are also two main churches. The red-brick Sacred Heart is a noticeable building on Forbes Road. Hillsborough Trinity Methodist Church is on Middlewood Road, across from Hillsborough Park.
Other churches include the Hillsborough Baptist Church, which was rebuilt in 1914. The Hillsborough Tabernacle, first opened in 1907, was destroyed during the Sheffield Blitz in 1940 but rebuilt in 1955.
Getting Around Hillsborough
The Sheffield Supertram opened in 1994, and its lines end near Hillsborough. In the center of Hillsborough, you'll find the Hillsborough Interchange. This is a main hub where you can catch both buses and trams, located near Hillsborough Barracks.
