Huntingdon
Huntington is a market town in the English county of Cambridgeshire. Chartered by King John in 1205, it is a traditional county town of Huntingdonshire, and it is the seat of the Huntingdonshire district council. The town is located on the north bank of the River Great Ouse, and it is opposite Godmanchester and near to the market town of St. Ives. Huntingdon is formed of the village of Hartford as well as such developing regions as Oxmoor, Stukeley Meadows and Hinchingbrooke. In 2011, the town had a population of 19830, covering 2765 acres and working out as 5493.1 persons per square. The efficient transportation links through the A1, A14 and the routine rail connections to London attracts countless people seeking lower property prices and the capability to commute. Huntingdon is home to England's largest meadow, Portholme Meadow, which is approximately 257 acres. It contains uncommon species of grass, flowers and dragonfly, featuring being the only known habitat of the Marsh Dandelion in Great Britain. The meadow acts as a natural reservoir by holding water in periods of flooding, making it possible for the river to run off gradually, which minimizes the flooding of neighboring towns. Within Huntingdon are numerous local businesses, that includes a local Horseracing Course, Huntingdon Racecourse, and the numerous offices and storage facilities on the Hinchinbrooke Business Park. High levels of self-employed people in the town, being above regional and national averages, has characterised the town as having a strong spirit of entrepreneurialism. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of reputable contractors in Huntingdon to make certain of quality.
