Broadstone
Broadstone is a town and suburb of Poole in Dorset, England. It is positioned around 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) from Hamworthy railway station and 7 miles (11 km) from Bournemouth International Airport. Since 1840, it has developed from a modest farm to a suburb. In 1840, 'Broadstone Farm' was established, and a railway line bypassed it in 1847. Its first church was established in 1853, which later became the Scout hall. The initial railway station was built in 1872 and named 'New Poole Junction' and, following a number of name revisions, became "Broadstone" in 1890. Broadstone First School was originally a Dame school, founded in 1871. At the turn of the century, lavender oil began being produced in the town. This came to a stop in 1935 when the factory burnt down, but much lavender can still be seen around the area. Substantial expansion of the town has since occurred, particularly with the establishment of the Pine Springs housing estate and also the opening of extra schools to cope with the growth in population. In line with the 2011 Census, the town boasts a permanent population of approximately 10,300, which has risen slightly from the 10,256 inhabitants measured during the 2001 Census. Centred around the main road (the B3074), 'The Broadway' is a busy hub of shops, churches, schools and housing. The shops include both local and national chain shops, together with cafes and restaurants. Broadstone is notable for its significant recreation fields and heathland park, plus a yearly Christmas parade and lights. The 24 acres of Broadstone Heath are some of the historic heathland which covered the Poole Basin. For all your property improvements, ensure that you employ reliable pros in Broadstone to make sure that you get a good quality service.
