Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a commuter town in Hertfordshire in the East of England with a population of 13,298 in 2001. The town is twinned with Sutera, in Sicily. The name Broxbourne is thought to find its origins from the Old English words brocc and burna meaning Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is referred to in the Domesday Book, which mentions Broxbourne Mill. The area was exploited for its gravel and sand extraction during 20th century, that finally came to an end when the mineral reserves ran out at the end of the 1960s leaving behind an array of water filled lakes. Many of the lakes became part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Although it has been urbanised by industrial and commercial activity, the area still has a great deal of its rural character and is enjoyed by individuals commuting to London. The New River which passes by way of the town centre, was dug in the early 17th century. Broxbourne railway station was established in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon after by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in making artificial rock gardens; some of their work is still in the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 businesses inside the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being particularly popular. The employers with over 250 personnel include: Fitzpatrick PLC in Hoddesdon (civil engineers); J Sainsbury, also in Hoddesdon; Marks & Spencer; Turnford Retailers and Merck Sharp & Dohme in Hoddesdon involved with pharmaceutical research. Tesco's national headquarters are at Delamere Road, Cheshunt. The Borough of Broxbourne at Park Plaza Waltham Cross is also the location of the biggest printing plant in the world, which manufactures publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all your home improvements, make sure that you employ trustworthy professionals in Broxbourne to ensure you get a fantastic quality service.
