Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a commuter town in Hertfordshire in the East of England which has a population of approximately 13,300 as recorded in the 2001 Census. The town is twinned with Sutera, in Sicily. The name Broxbourne is believed to find its origins in the Old English words brocc and burna meaning Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is mentioned in the Domesday Book, which mentions Broxbourne Mill. The area was exploited for its gravel and sand extraction in the 20th century. This stopped when the raw materials were depleted at the end of the 1960s leaving an array of water filled lakes. Many of the lakes became part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Though it has been urbanised with industrial and commercial activity, the entire area retains much of its rural character and is enjoyed by people commuting to London. The New River which passes through the centre of the town, was constructed in the early seventeenth century. Broxbourne railway station was constructed in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon afterwards by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in developing artificial rock garden features; some of their work survives in the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 companies in the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being particularly popular. The employers with more than 250 workers include: Fitzpatrick PLC in Hoddesdon (civil engineers); J Sainsbury, also in Hoddesdon; Marks & Spencer; Turnford Retailers and Merck Sharp & Dohme in Hoddesdon involved in pharmaceutical research. Tesco has its national headquarters at Delamere Road, Cheshunt. The Borough of Broxbourne at Park Plaza Waltham Cross is also home to the world's largest printing plant, which produces publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all of your house improvements, ensure that you work with trustworthy pros in Broxbourne to ensure that you get a top quality service.
