Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a commuter town in Hertfordshire in the East of England with a population of about 13,298 in the 2001 Census. The town is twinned with Sutera, in Sicily. The word Broxbourne is thought to derive in the Old English words brocc and burna meaning Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is mentioned in the Domesday Book, which names Broxbourne Mill. The area was mined for its gravel and sand in the twentieth century. This stopped when the materials had been exhausted during the late 1960s leaving an array of water filled lakes. Many of the lakes are now a part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Although urbanised with industrial and commercial manufacturing, the entire area preserves its rural character and is preferred by people commuting to London. The New River which passes through the town centre, was constructed in the early 17th century. Broxbourne railway station was opened in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon after by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in producing artificial rock garden features; some of their work is still in the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 organisations inside the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being especially popular. The employers with over 250 personnel include: Fitzpatrick PLC in Hoddesdon (civil engineers); J Sainsbury, also in Hoddesdon; Marks & Spencer; Turnford Retailers and Merck Sharp & Dohme in Hoddesdon related to pharmaceutical research. Tesco's national headquarters are at Delamere Road, Cheshunt. The Borough of Broxbourne at Park Plaza Waltham Cross is also home to the world's biggest printing plant, which manufactures publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all your house improvements, ensure that you utilise trusted professionals in Broxbourne to make sure that you get the very best quality service.