Ivybridge
Ivybridge is a small town and civil parish in the South Hams, in Devon, England. It sits about 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Plymouth. It is at the southern extremity of Dartmoor, a National Park of England and Wales and lies along the A38 'Devon Expressway' road. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11851 people. Mentioned in documents as early as the 13th century, Ivybridge's early history is marked by its status as an important crossing-point over the River Erme on the Exeter-to-Plymouth route. In the 16th century, mills were constructed making use of the River Erme's power. The parish of Saint John was formed in 1836, with Ivybridge ending up being a civil parish in 1894. It became a town in 1977. The early urbanisation and advancement of Ivybridge primarily accompanied the Industrial Revolution. When the South Devon Railway Company developed its train route through Ivybridge in the 19th century, a paper mill was built along with it, which caused an increase in housing close by. The paper mill closed in the beginning of the 21st century, after being in operation for over 150 years in the town, and the structures are being transformed to homes and shops. The shopping area is mostly along Fore Street, with some little shops and eateries positioned in the Glanvilles Mill shopping centre which is accessible from Fore Street. The shopping centre features over 35 shops, that includes both regional and national chain stores, as well as eateries and cafés. Despite occasionally described as a dormitory town, many individuals work in the town itself, and farming continues to play an economic role for Ivybridge's hinterland. The region surrounding Ivybridge is nearly completely farmland. For all of your home makeovers, make sure to identify respected contractors in Ivybridge to make certain of quality.
