Brackley
Brackley is a town within south Northamptonshire. It's approximately 19 miles (31 km) from Oxford and 22 miles (35 kilometres) from Northampton. Traditionally a market town based on the wool and lace trade, it was constructed around the intersection of trade routes between London, Birmingham and the English Midlands and between Cambridge and Oxford. Brackley has a resident population of around 13,018 (2011 Census) which has grown from 2,467 in 1901. The town was the site of a historically significant meeting involving the barons and representatives of the King in 1215, the year of the Magna Carta. In 1602, the metaphysical poet John Donne was elected as MP for the Brackley constituency. Brackley is close to the Silverstone racing circuit, and has some industry associated with Formula One racing, particularly the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team which is primarily based in the town, plus the Force India F1 team which operates a wind tunnel on the former site of the town's north railway station. On the east edge of the town is H. Bronnley & Co., makers of hand-made soaps who hold Royal Warrants of Appointment for supplying Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales. The Brackley Morris Men are 1 of only 7 'traditional Cotswold' Morris dancing sides remaining in England and the only one to survive in Northamptonshire. Their history dates back to the 1600s when a solid silver communion plate was given to the parish. The plate which is still in the possession of St Peters Church is dated 1623, and is inscribed with the names of seven men, whom local folklore believes to have been the morris dancers. Brackley features football, rugby and tennis clubs. For all of your home improvements, make certain that you select vetted professionals in Brackley to ensure that you get the very best quality service.
