Broadstone
Broadstone is a town and suburb of Poole in Dorset, England. It is situated around 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) from Hamworthy railway station and 7 miles (11 kilometres) from Bournemouth International Airport. Since 1840, it has grown from a modest farm to a suburb. In 1840, 'Broadstone Farm' was established, and a railway line bypassed it in 1847. Its 1st church was opened in 1853, which later became the Scout hall. The first railway station was constructed in 1872 and named 'New Poole Junction' and, after several name revisions, became "Broadstone" in 1890. Broadstone First School was historically a Dame school, established in 1871. At the turn of the century, lavender oil started being made in the town. This stopped in 1935 when the factory burnt down, but a lot of lavender can still be seen in the area. Much growth of the town has since been undertaken, particularly with the construction of the Pine Springs housing estate and also the opening of extra schools to cope with the growth in population. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the town boasts a population of 10,303, which has risen slightly from the around 10,000 residents measured in the 2001 Census. Centred on 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 stores, as well as cafes and restaurants. Broadstone is notable for its large recreation fields and heathland park, as well as an annual Christmas parade and lights. The 24 acres of Broadstone Heath are some of the original heathland which covered the Poole Basin. For all of your house improvement projects, be sure that you employ reputable professionals in Broadstone to make sure you get a good quality service.
