Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire. It takes its name from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city, and has grown from its largely industrial roots to encompass a wider economic base. Sheffield is geographically diverse. The city nestles in a natural amphitheatre, created by hills and the confluence of five rivers. Much of the city is built on hillsides with views into the city centre or out to the countryside. Sheffield is made up of numerous suburbs, many of which developed from villages or hamlets that were absorbed into Sheffield as the city grew. Sheffield is linked into the national motorway network via the M1 and M18; linking it with London to the south and Leeds to the north. Major railway routes link the city to London via the East Midlands, the East of Scotland and Northeast of England with the West Midlands and the Southwest.
Stocksbridge is a small town in Sheffield. It lies just to the east of the Peak District. The town is located in the steep-sided valley of the Little Don River, below the Underbank Reservoir. The valley bottom is almost entirely occupied by steel works, which were the main spur for the growth of the settlement.
