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Broxbourne is a commuter town in the Broxbourne borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England which has a population of approximately 13,300 as recorded in the 2001 Census. The town’s sister city is Sutera, in Sicily. The name Broxbourne is thought to find its origins in the Old English words brocc and burna meaning Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is referred to inside the Domesday Book, which mentions Broxbourne Mill. The area was mined for its gravel and sand during 20th century. This finally came to an end when the materials ran out in the late 1960s leaving a myriad of water filled lakes. A number of the lakes became part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Although urbanised by industrial and commercial activity, the area still has a great deal of its rural character and is preferred by those commuting to London. The New River which passes through the centre of the town, was built 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 developing artificial rock garden features; some of their work is preserved within the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 businesses within the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being particularly well represented. 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 involved with pharmaceutical research. Tesco’s national headquarters are at Delamere Road, Cheshunt. The Borough of Broxbourne at Park Plaza Waltham Cross is also the location of the largest printing plant in the world, which produces publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all your home improvement jobs, be certain that you work with vetted professionals in Broxbourne to ensure you get a fantastic quality service.