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River Don
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39 b
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30 dni za vračilo blaga
The River Don, in South Yorkshire, flows through the Don Valley via Penistone, Sheffield, Rotherham, Mexborough, Conisbrough, Doncaster and Stainforth to name just a few areas. The River Don, along with its tributaries the River Rother and the River Dearne form a river system with a catchment of around 700 square miles and a population of over 1.5 million. The river is divided into sections by the different structures created to restrict passage. The upper reaches are defined by dams providing a public water supply. The middle section contains a number of weirs to supply mills, foundries and cutlers' wheels. The lower section contains wiers and locks to maintain the water levels for navigation. Over the course of time, the Don has suffered some very notable floods. In 1536, the forces of the Pilgrimage of Grace were prevent from crossing the river at Doncaster due to flooding, and they subsequently had to enter in negotiations with the King's forces. In 1864, the Great Sheffield Flood destroyed 800 houses and damaged a number of bridges upstream, killing 270 people. Through its sometimes turbulent, but natural and picturesque past, the River Don still has much to offer both residents and visitors, including pubs, walking routes, wildlife, sites of historical interest and the flora and fauna. The river is a delight for anybody who embarks upon its fabulous waters.
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