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Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John_Street,_Worksop_-_geograph.org.uk_-_702650.jpgAuthor: John Bayes
Worksop is the biggest town in Bassetlaw district, in northwestern Nottinghamshire, England. Situated on the River Ryton, at the northern edge of Sherwood Forest, it has a population of around 42,000 people (2012 estimate).
Worksop is believed to be extablished by the Anglo-Saxons. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The settlement remains largely insignificant, safe for its geographic location near major cities such as Sheffield, Lincoln and Nottingham. The area relied on coal mining as its mainstay until the mid 20th century, when the demise of the industry forced Worksop to re-orientate towards other industries, chiefly services, distribution and manufacturing.
With more businesses relocating or setting up in the Worksop area, the town enjoys a lower unemployment rate compared to the national average.
Visiting Worksop
From London, take the M1 motorway until Exit 30, then continue east on the A619 road until you reach Worksop.
Worksop War Memorial: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Worksop_War_Memorial_-_geograph.org.uk_-_415656.jpgAuthor: Richard Croft
Places of Interest in Worksop
- Clumber Park: Public park managed by the National Trust.
- Worksop Priory: Officially the Priory Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert, this is an Anglican parish church with a history going back to 1103, when it was an Augustinian Priory.
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