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Whirlow, Yorkshire

Whirlow is a former village that is now an outer suburb of Yorkshire, in the West Riding. Regarded as an affluent suburb, in the Victorian era it became home to many of Sheffield's Nouveau Riche. Among its historic buildings are Parkhead Hall, Whirlow Grange, Whirlow Court and Whirlow Brook Hall. It is within the council area of Sheffield.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.34213,-1.528804
Grid Reference: SK 3147 8290
Council Area: Sheffield CA
Strategic Authority Area: South Yorkshire SA
Police Area: South Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 49359
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Whirlow,_Yorkshire_49359

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