Broadstone
Broadstone is a town and suburb of Poole in Dorset, England. It is positioned approximately 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) from Hamworthy railway station and 7 miles (11 km) from Bournemouth International Airport. Since 1840, it has grown from a little 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 constructed in 1872 and named 'New Poole Junction' and, after many name revisions, became "Broadstone" in 1890. Broadstone First School originated as a Dame school, founded in 1871. At the turn of the century, lavender oil began being produced in Broadstone. This stopped in 1935 when the factory was destroyed in a fire, but a considerable amount of lavender can still be found in the area. Significant growth of the town has since been undertaken, particularly with the construction of the Pine Springs housing estate and the opening of more schools to service the growth in population. As outlined by the 2011 Census, the town has a resident population of around 10,303, which has increased slightly from the 10,256 residents recorded in the 2001 Census. Centred around the main road (the B3074), 'The Broadway' is a thriving hub of shops, churches, schools and housing. The shops include both local and national chain stores, as well as cafes and restaurants. Broadstone is famous for its big recreation fields and heathland park, along with an annual Christmas parade and lights. The 24 acres of Broadstone Heath are some of the traditional heathland which covered the Poole Basin. For all your property improvements, make certain that you employ reliable specialists in Broadstone to ensure you get a fantastic quality service.
