Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw is a local government district in the north of Nottinghamshire, England. It is bordered by Derbyshire to the west and South Yorkshire to the north. The administrative centre of Bassetlaw is the town of Retford. The district covers an area of approximately 390 square miles and its population is estimated to be around 118,000.
The name Bassetlaw is believed to derive from the Anglo-Saxon word 'Basset', meaning 'dog', and 'law', meaning
Historically, Bassetlaw has been an area of agricultural importance. The Industrial Revolution also saw development, with
Bassetlaw District Council is responsible for providing a range of local services including waste collection, planning,