Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a commuter town in Hertfordshire in the East of England which has a population of 13,300 as measured in the 2001 Census. Broxbourne is twinned with Sutera, in Sicily. The word Broxbourne is believed to find its origins in the Old English words brocc and burna meaning Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is mentioned inside the Domesday Book, which mentions Broxbourne Mill. The area was mined for its gravel and sand in the 20th century, that stopped when the mineral reserves were depleted during the late 1960s leaving behind an array of water filled lakes. A number of the lakes became part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Although urbanised with industrial and commercial activity, the area retains its rural character and is enjoyed by individuals commuting to London. The New River which passes by way of the centre of the town, was dug in the early seventeenth century. Broxbourne railway station was opened in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon after by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in creating artificial rock garden features; some of their work survives in the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 organisations in the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being especially well represented. The employers with over 250 employees include: Fitzpatrick PLC in Hoddesdon (civil engineers); J Sainsbury, also in Hoddesdon; Marks & Spencer; Turnford Retailers and Merck Sharp & Dohme in Hoddesdon involved in pharmaceutical research. Tesco's national headquarters 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 produces publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all your home improvement work, make sure that you utilise vetted pros in Broxbourne to ensure that you get the top quality service.
