What and where is Gleadless Townend?

Gleadless Townend is a suburb and electoral ward in the City of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It is located approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-east of the city centre. The population of the ward at the 2011 Census was 19,124.

Where is Gleadless Towned

Gleadless Townend is situated on the southern edge of the Pennines, and is bordered by the suburbs of Woodhouse to the west, Handsworth to the south, and Shiregreen to the east. The suburb is divided into two parts by the A61 road, with Gleadless Townend proper lying to the north of the road and Gleadless Valley to the south.

History of Gleadless Towned

The name Gleadless is derived from the Old English words 'glead', meaning kite, and 'leys', meaning meadow or clearing. The area was originally a farming community, and was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. In the 18th century, Gleadless Townend became a centre for the manufacture of cutlery and other metal goods, and by the 19th century it had become a thriving industrial suburb of Sheffield.

Gleadless Townend today

Gleadless Townend is now a predominantly residential area, with a mix of housing from the Victorian era to the present day. The suburb has a number of local amenities, including a shopping centre, a library, and a health centre. Gleadless Townend is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Gleadless Valley Park and Gleadless Common.

Transport in Gleadless Townend

Gleadless Townend is well-connected to the rest of Sheffield by public transport. The suburb is served by several bus routes, and is also home to a tram stop on the Sheffield Supertram network. The A61 road runs through Gleadless Townend, providing access to the city centre and beyond.

Education in Gleadless Townend

There are a number of primary and secondary schools in Gleadless Townend. The suburb is also home to Sheffield College, which offers a range of further education courses.

Gleadless Townend in popular culture

Gleadless Townend has been featured in a number of films and television programmes. The suburb was the setting for the 1997 film The Full Monty, which tells the story of a group of unemployed steelworkers who form a striptease act. Gleadless Townend has also been featured in episodes of the television series Shameless and This is England.