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Retford (/ ˈrɛtfərd /), also known as East Retford, is a market town in the Bassetlaw District in Nottinghamshire, England. It lies on the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal. Retford is located 26 miles (42 km) east of Sheffield, 23 miles (37 km) west of Lincoln and 31 miles (50 km) north-east of Nottingham.
Retford. Retford, also known as East Retford, is a market town in the Bassetlaw District in Nottinghamshire, England. It lies on the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal. Photo: Tghe-retford, CC BY-SA 3.0. Ukraine is facing shortages in its brave fight to survive. Please support Ukraine, as Ukraine stands as a defender of a peaceful, free and ...
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[Retford, privately published, 1980]. p., ill.Bassetlaw District Council. Retford Heritage Trail. [Worksop, 1982]. p., ill.Biggs, B. J. `Anthony Metcalfe', Ret H&ASN (Oct 1969) 3-4. Printer, bookseller & publisher.Biggs, B. J. 'Francis Clater, Farrier', NC (in NT) (Mar 1972), , ill.Biggs, B. J. Looking at Old Retford (Eaton Hall College of Education, Monographs, 2). [Eaton], 1968. 48 p., ill., bibl. `The Town Hall, Market Square', 18-20, and `The White Hart, Bridgegate', 35-3...Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
Lincoln map. Bakewell map. Retford, sometimes known as East Retford, is a market town in Nottinghamshire's Bassetlaw District and one of the oldest English market towns, having received its first charter in 1105. In addition to being an ancient market town and the infamous Rotten Borough, Retford is regarded as the birthplace of Nonconformism ...
Retford is a market town located in the north of Nottinghamshire, England. The town has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and it was an important trading center during the medieval era. Today, Retford is a bustling town with a population of around 22,000 people. The town is known for its beautiful architecture, including the ...
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Retford. Retford is an attractive market town in the very north of Nottinghamshire. It is surrounded by quaint villages, including Babworth and Scrooby, which are famous for their links to the Mayflower Pilgrims who started their separatist movement here before setting out on their epic journey to America.
