Ivybridge
Ivybridge is a small town and civil parish in the South Hams, in Devon, England. It sits about 9 miles (14.5 kilometres) east of Plymouth. It is at the southern extremity of Dartmoor, a National Park of England and Wales and sits along the A38 'Devon Expressway' road. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11851 people. Specified in documents as early as the 13th century, Ivybridge's early history is marked by its status as an essential crossing-point over the River Erme on the Exeter-to-Plymouth route. In the 16th century, mills were developed making use of the River Erme's power. The parish of Saint John was formed in 1836, with Ivybridge coming to be a civil parish in 1894. It became a town in 1977. The early urbanisation and development of Ivybridge mainly accompanied the Industrial Revolution. When the South Devon Railway Company built its train route through Ivybridge in the 19th century, a paper mill was built along with it, which caused an increase in housing nearby. The paper mill closed in the beginning of the 21st century, after being in operation for over 150 years in the town, and the structures are being converted to homes and shops. The shopping area is mainly along Fore Street, with some little shops and restaurants positioned in the Glanvilles Mill shopping centre which is accessible from Fore Street. The shopping centre includes over 35 shops, which includes both local and nationwide chain stores, along with eateries and cafés. Though occasionally referred to as a dormitory town, many individuals work in the town itself, and agriculture continues to play an economic role for Ivybridge's hinterland. The region bordering Ivybridge is nearly completely farmland. For all your home improvements, make certain to identify respected contractors in Ivybridge to make certain of quality.
