Broadstone
Broadstone is a town and suburb of Poole in Dorset, England. It is situated about 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) from Hamworthy railway station and 7 miles (11 km) from Bournemouth International Airport. Since 1840, it has grown from a little farm to a suburb. In 1840, 'Broadstone Farm' was created, and a railway line bypassed it in 1847. Its 1st church was established in 1853, which later became the Scout hall. The first railway station was built in 1872 and named 'New Poole Junction' and, following several name revisions, became "Broadstone" in 1890. Broadstone First School was originally a Dame school, established in 1871. At the beginning of the twentieth century, lavender oil started being made in Broadstone. This came to a stop in 1935 when the factory burnt down, but much lavender can still be found in the area. Significant growth of the town has been undertaken, particularly with the development of the Pine Springs housing estate along with the building of additional schools to cope with the rise in population. As outlined by the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of 10,303, which has risen slightly from the approximately 10,256 residents measured in the 2001 Census. Centred on the main road (the B3074), 'The Broadway' is a busy hub of shops, churches, schools and housing. The shops consist of both local and national chain stores, as well as cafes and restaurants. Broadstone is notable for its big recreation fields and heathland park, as well as an annual Christmas parade and lights. The 24 acres of Broadstone Heath are some of the historic heathland which covered the Poole Basin. For all your home upgrades, be sure that you work with trusted professionals in Broadstone to make sure that you get a fantastic quality service.