Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a commuter town in Hertfordshire in the East of England which has a population of around 13,298 as recorded in the 2001 Census. The town's sister city is Sutera, in Sicily. The name Broxbourne is believed to derive from the Old English words brocc and burna which means Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is referred to in the Domesday Book, which mentions Broxbourne Mill. The area was mined for its gravel and sand in the twentieth century, that finally stopped when the raw materials had been exhausted in the late 1960s leaving behind an array of water filled lakes. Many of the lakes are now part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Though it has been urbanised with industrial and commercial manufacturing, the entire area retains its rural character and is liked by residents commuting to London. The New River which passes through the centre of the town, was built in the early 17th century. Broxbourne railway station was constructed in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon afterwards by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in developing artificial rock gardens; some of their work survives in the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 companies in the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being particularly popular. The employers with over 250 personnel include: Fitzpatrick PLC in Hoddesdon (civil engineers); J Sainsbury, also in Hoddesdon; Marks & Spencer; Turnford Retailers and Merck Sharp & Dohme in Hoddesdon involved with pharmaceutical research. The national headquarters of Tesco are at Delamere Road, Cheshunt. The Borough of Broxbourne at Park Plaza Waltham Cross is also home to the world's biggest printing plant, which manufactures publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all of your house improvement jobs, make sure that you pick reputable specialists in Broxbourne to make sure that you get the top quality service.
