Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a commuter town in Hertfordshire in the East of England with a population of around 13,298 in the 2001 Census. The town is twinned with the Sicilian city of Sutera. The name Broxbourne is believed to derive in the Old English words brocc and burna meaning Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is described inside the Domesday Book, which mentions Broxbourne Mill. The area was mined for its gravel and sand during 20th century, that finally came to an end when the raw materials ran out at the end of the 1960s leaving lots of water filled lakes. Many of the lakes became a part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Although it has been urbanised with industrial and commercial manufacturing, the entire area preserves a great deal of its rural character and is preferred by residents commuting to London. The New River which passes by way of the centre of the town, was dug in the early 17th century. Broxbourne railway station was constructed in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon after by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in developing artificial rock gardens; some of their work survives in the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 companies in the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being especially well represented. The employers with more than 250 staff 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. The national headquarters of Tesco are at Delamere Road, Cheshunt. The Borough of Broxbourne at Park Plaza Waltham Cross is also home to 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 house improvements, be certain that you use reputable experts in Broxbourne to ensure you get the top quality service.
