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Chapeltown, Sheffield – Celebrating Our Local Community

Chapeltown is a thriving community in the north of Sheffield, combining a proud local history with the friendly, connected feel that makes the area such a popular place to live, work and do business.

Situated within the civil parish of Ecclesfield, Chapeltown has grown considerably from its early beginnings as a small settlement around the crossroads between Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Wortley. Its history is closely connected with the industries that helped shape South Yorkshire, including coal mining, iron production and engineering. The famous Newton, Chambers & Company established its works in the area in the late 18th century, with the former site now forming part of the Thorncliffe Industrial Estate.

While Chapeltown has changed over the generations, its strong sense of local identity remains.

Today, the area is home to families, independent businesses, community organisations, schools, sports clubs and residents who all contribute to making Chapeltown a welcoming and active place. With local shops and services alongside parks, playing fields and surrounding green spaces, there is a real balance between community life and convenient connections to Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area.

Chapeltown’s heritage also continues to be celebrated and protected by local people. The Chapeltown & High Green Archive has spent decades collecting photographs, documents, memories and other material recording the area’s social and economic history, demonstrating the enthusiasm local residents have for preserving their community’s story for future generations.

Around Magazine Online is proud to support and celebrate the Chapeltown community.

Our aim is to provide an online platform where local people can discover what’s happening in and around Chapeltown while giving local businesses, organisations, charities, clubs and community groups somewhere to share their stories.

While Chapeltown has changed over the generations, its strong sense of local identity remains.

From independent businesses and new ventures to community events, local achievements, fundraising, sport and the people making a difference, Around Magazine Online wants to showcase the very best of Chapeltown.

Supporting local businesses is an important part of maintaining a thriving community. By bringing businesses and residents together online, we can help encourage people to shop locally, use local services and discover businesses they may not have known were right on their doorstep.

But most importantly, Around Magazine Online is about the people.

Chapeltown has a story to tell, and we want the local community to be part of it. Whether you’re a business owner, community group, sports club, charity or resident with something worth sharing, Around Magazine Online is here to help give Chapeltown a voice and keep our community connected.

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