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Crookes is an area of north western Sheffield, England, bordering Broomhill to the south, Walkley to the east and open countryside around the River Rivelin to the north.
The suburb is known for its large population of students, and is home to the University of Sheffield's Department of Music and a hall of residence, Tapton. It is situated on one of the foothills of the Peak District, and is the site of a radio mast.
Popular institutions include Crookes Working Mens Club, on Mulehouse Road. It was established in 1926 amd was a venue of Def Leppard who played there in 1979. Notable pubs in Crookes include The Grindstone, the Punchbowl, and the Noah's Ark.
Crookes lies on the course of a Roman road from Templeborough to Brough-on-Noe. In the eighteenth century, it became home to a racecourse. After the racecourse's closure, a turnpike road was opened from Sheffield to Glossop, running via the southern end of Crookes, and spurring development of the area.
Famous people from Crookes include Joe Cocker.
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