Broadstone
Broadstone is a town and suburb of Poole in Dorset, England. It is situated roughly 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) from Hamworthy railway station and 7 miles (11 kilometres) from Bournemouth International Airport. Since 1840, it has developed from a small farm to a suburb. In 1840, 'Broadstone Farm' was established, and a railway line bypassed it in 1847. Its first church was established in 1853, which later became the Scout hall. The initial railway station was built in 1872 and named 'New Poole Junction' and, after many 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 developed in Broadstone. This stopped in 1935 when the factory was destroyed in a fire, but much lavender can still be discovered around the area. Considerable growth of the town has since occurred, especially with the development of the Pine Springs housing estate along with the opening of more schools to support the increase in population. According to the 2011 Census, the town boasts a resident population of roughly 10,303, which has increased slightly from the approximately 10,256 people recorded in the 2001 Census. Centred on the main road (the B3074), 'The Broadway' is a bustling hub of shops, churches, schools and housing. The shops include both local and national chain retailers, together with cafes and restaurants. Broadstone is well known for its substantial recreation fields and heathland park, plus a yearly Christmas parade and lights. The 24 acres of Broadstone Heath are some of the original heathland which covered the Poole Basin. For all your home upgrades, make sure that you use trusted specialists in Broadstone to make sure you get the top quality service.
