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Broxbourne is a commuter town in Hertfordshire in the East of England with a population of roughly 13,300 as measured in the 2001 Census. Broxbourne is twinned with the Sicilian city of Sutera. 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 mentioned in the Domesday Book, which mentions Broxbourne Mill. The area was exploited for its gravel and sand extraction during 20th century, that came to an end when the raw materials were exhausted during the late 1960s leaving an array of water filled lakes. Lots of the lakes became part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Although it has been urbanised by industrial and commercial manufacturing, the area preserves much of its rural character and is enjoyed by those commuting to London. The New River which passes through the town centre, was constructed in the early 17th century. Broxbourne railway station was established in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon after by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in making artificial rock garden features; some of their work survives in the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 businesses within the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being especially popular. The employers with more than 250 staff 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 home to the world’s biggest printing plant, which creates publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all your house improvements, be certain that you use trusted specialists in Broxbourne to ensure you get the very best quality service.