Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a commuter town in Hertfordshire in the East of England with a population of 13,298 in 2001. The town is twinned with the Sicilian city of Sutera. The word Broxbourne is thought to find its origins from the Old English words brocc and burna which means Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is described in the Domesday Book, which mentions Broxbourne Mill. The area was mined for its gravel and sand during twentieth century, that came to an end when the mineral reserves had been exhausted in the late 1960s leaving behind a myriad of water filled lakes. Many of the lakes are now part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Though urbanised by industrial and commercial manufacturing, the area still has its rural character and is enjoyed by residents commuting to London. The New River which passes by way of the town centre, was constructed in the early 17th century. Broxbourne railway station was opened in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon after by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in making artificial rock garden features; some of their work is preserved within the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 organisations within the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being especially well represented. The employers with over 250 staff include: Fitzpatrick PLC in Hoddesdon (civil engineers); J Sainsbury, also in Hoddesdon; Marks & Spencer; Turnford Retailers and Merck Sharp & Dohme in Hoddesdon related to pharmaceutical research. Tesco's national headquarters are at Delamere Road, Cheshunt. The Borough of Broxbourne at Park Plaza Waltham Cross is also the location of the world's largest printing plant, which manufactures publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all your home improvements, ensure that you employ reliable specialists in Broxbourne to make sure you get the very best quality service.
