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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 13,300 in 2001. The town’s sister city is Sutera, in Sicily. The name Broxbourne is believed 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 names Broxbourne Mill. The area was exploited for its gravel and sand extraction during twentieth century, that came to an end when the raw materials ran out at the end of the 1960s leaving lots of water filled lakes. A number of the lakes are now a part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. While urbanised by industrial and commercial manufacturing, the area preserves its rural character and is enjoyed by individuals commuting to London. The New River which passes through the centre of the town, was constructed in the early 17th century. Broxbourne railway station was built 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 survives within the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 businesses in the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being very popular. The employers with more than 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 in 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 largest printing plant, which produces publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all of your house upgrades, be certain that you utilise trusted pros in Broxbourne to make sure that you get a great quality service.