Brackley
Brackley is a town in south Northamptonshire. It is approximately 19 miles (31 km) from Oxford and 22 miles (35 kilometres) from Northampton. Traditionally a market town primarily based on the wool and lace trade, it was established on the intersection of trade routes between London, Birmingham and the English Midlands and in between Cambridge and Oxford. Brackley has a population of roughly 13,018 (2011 Census) which has grown from 2,467 in 1901. The town was the site of a historically important meeting amongst the barons and representatives of the King in 1215, the year of the Magna Carta. In 1602, the metaphysical poet John Donne was elected as MP for the constituency of Brackley. Brackley is near the Silverstone motor circuit, and boasts some industry related to Formula One racing, notably the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team which is based within the town, as well as the Force India F1 team which has a wind tunnel on the old site of the north railway station. On the east edge of the town is H. Bronnley & Co., producers of hand-made soaps who hold Royal Warrants of Appointment for supplying Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales. The Brackley Morris Men are 1 of only seven 'traditional Cotswold' Morris dancing sides remaining in England and the only one still running in Northamptonshire. Their history dates back to the 1600s when a solid silver communion plate was given to the parish. The plate which is still in the possession of St Peters Church is dated 1623, and is inscribed with the names of seven men, whom local folklore believes to have been the morris dancers. Brackley offers football, rugby and tennis clubs. For all your home improvements, be certain that you utilise trusted pros in Brackley to make sure that you get a fantastic quality service.
