Brixham
Brixham is a small fishing town and civil parish within the district of Torbay in the English county of Devon. The town is located at the southern end of Torbay, over the bay from Torquay. Fishing and tourism are the key industries of the town. The landscape of the town is hilly, its dock is continually in use for fishing trawlers. According to the 2011 Census, Brixham has a resident population of roughly 16,693. The population of the town has been growing since the 19th century, being recorded as 3,671 in 1801 and rising to 8,092 in 1901. Despite the discovery of archaeological evidence suggesting the settlement of people in the ice age and trading in the Bronze Age, the first specific evidence of the town comes from the Saxon period. It is actually thought that the Saxon settlement came from Hampshire during the sixth century. A great deal of the town's history may be recognised in its street names. For example, Pump Street is where the pump historically stood and Monksbridge was a bridge constructed by the monks of Totnes Priory. There are also numerous well-known attractions in the town. The replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship, 'Golden Hind' is a particularly well known tourist attraction, which is permanently moored at the docks. Annually, Brixham plays host to the Cowtown carnival, a clear reminder of the time in which Brixham was two separate communities, with only a marshy lane to connect them. Cowtown was the area on top of the town's hill in which the farmers resided. For all your home upgrades, be certain that you work with reliable specialists in Brixham to make sure you get the best quality service.