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Broxbourne is a commuter town in Hertfordshire in the East of England which has a population of about 13,298 as recorded in 2001. The town’s sister city is Sutera, in Sicily. The name Broxbourne is believed to derive in the Old English words brocc and burna which means Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is referred to in the Domesday Book, which mentions Broxbourne Mill. The area was mined for its gravel and sand in the twentieth century, that stopped when the raw materials ran out during the late 1960s leaving behind a myriad of water filled lakes. Many of the lakes are now a part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. While urbanised with industrial and commercial activity, the area still has its rural character and is liked by those commuting to London. The New River which passes through the town centre, was dug in the early seventeenth century. Broxbourne railway station was constructed in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon afterwards by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in developing artificial rock garden features; some of their work is still in the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 organisations within the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being very 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 related to pharmaceutical research. Tesco has its national headquarters at Delamere Road, Cheshunt. The Borough of Broxbourne at Park Plaza Waltham Cross is also the location of the world’s largest printing plant, which creates publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all your home improvement projects, make certain that you work with reputable experts in Broxbourne to ensure you get a top quality service.