Brackley is a town in south Northamptonshire. It's about 19 miles (31 km) from Oxford and 22 miles (35 km) from Northampton. Historically a market town primarily based on the wool and lace trade, it was established around the intersecting trade routes in between London, Birmingham and the English Midlands and between Cambridge and Oxford. Brackley has a population of around 13,018 (2011 Census) which has grown significantly from 2,467 in 1901. The town was the site of a historically significant meeting among 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 near the Silverstone motor racing circuit, and features some industry associated with Formula One racing, notably the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team which is primarily based in the town, and the Force India F1 team which works in a wind tunnel on the old site of the town's north railway station. On the east outskirts of the town is H. Bronnley & Co., manufacturers 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 one of only seven '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 that 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 boasts football, rugby and tennis clubs. For all your home upgrades, make sure that you employ reliable experts in Brackley to ensure that you get a great quality service.