Ivybridge
Ivybridge is a small town and civil parish in the South Hams, in Devon, England. It lies about 9 miles (14.5 kilometres) east of Plymouth. It is at the southern extremity of Dartmoor, a National Park of England and Wales and is found along the A38 'Devon Expressway' road. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11851 individuals. Detailed in documents as early as the 13th century, Ivybridge's early history is marked by its status as an essential crossing-point over the River Erme on the Exeter-to-Plymouth route. In the 16th century, mills were built using the River Erme's power. The parish of Saint John was formed in 1836, with Ivybridge coming to be a civil parish in 1894. It became a town in 1977. The early urbanisation and advancement of Ivybridge predominately accompanied the Industrial Revolution. When the South Devon Railway Company set up its train route through Ivybridge in the 19th century, a paper mill was built alongside it, which brought on 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 buildings are being transformed to homes and shops. The shopping area is mainly along Fore Street, with some little shops and restaurants situated in the Glanvilles Mill shopping centre which is accessible from Fore Street. The shopping centre includes over 35 shops, that includes both regional and national chain stores, along with restaurants and cafés. Although sometimes described as a dormitory town, many individuals work in the town itself, and agriculture continues to play an economic role for Ivybridge's hinterland. The area surrounding Ivybridge is nearly totally farmland. For all your home improvements, be sure to identify trustworthy professionals in Ivybridge to make certain of quality.
