Ivybridge
Ivybridge is a small town and civil parish in the South Hams, in Devon, England. It is found about 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Plymouth. It is at the southern extremity of Dartmoor, a National Park of England and Wales and is found along the A38 'Devon Expressway' road. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11851 people. Detailed 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 built using 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 emerged as a town in 1977. The early urbanisation and advancement of Ivybridge primarily coincided with the Industrial Revolution. When the South Devon Railway Company developed its train route through Ivybridge in the 19th century, a paper mill was built together with it, which resulted in 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 primarily along Fore Street, with some small shops and restaurants situated in the Glanvilles Mill shopping centre which is accessible from Fore Street. The shopping centre features over 35 shops, which includes both regional and nationwide chain stores, as well as eateries and cafés. Though sometimes cited as a dormitory town, many individuals work in the town itself, and farming continues to play an economic role for Ivybridge's hinterland. The area surrounding Ivybridge is practically totally farmland. For all your home refurbishments, be sure to identify reputable contractors in Ivybridge to make certain of quality.
