Broom (historically sometimes spelled "Broome") is a village in South Yorkshire, England and is located in the former parish of Whiston about 1 mile (2 km) southeast of Rotherham.[1][2] Broom sits on top of a former Roman fortification and was the site of a Saxon trading town. The village currently has a population of 900. The town supports three pubs, a football club, Broom United, and numerous other small businesses.
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