Broadstone
Broadstone is a town and suburb of Poole in Dorset, England. It is located 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) from Hamworthy railway station and 7 miles (11 kilometres) from Bournemouth International Airport. Since 1840, it has expanded from a small farm to a suburb. In 1840, 'Broadstone Farm' was created, and a railway line bypassed it in 1847. Its first church was built in 1853, which later became the Scout hall. The first railway station was constructed in 1872 and named 'New Poole Junction' and, following several name revisions, became "Broadstone" in 1890. Broadstone First School originated as a Dame school, established in 1871. At the turn of the century, lavender oil began being made in the town. This stopped in 1935 when the factory burnt down, but a substantial amount of lavender can still be seen around the area. Considerable expansion of the town has since been undertaken, especially with the development of the Pine Springs housing estate and the opening of extra schools to service the increase in population. As per the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent resident population of roughly 10,300, which has increased slightly from the approximately 10,256 residents measured in the 2001 Census. Centred around the main road (the B3074), 'The Broadway' is a busy hub of shops, churches, schools and housing. The shops include both local and national chain retailers, as well as cafes and restaurants. Broadstone is well known for its significant 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 house upgrades, make certain that you use trustworthy pros in Broadstone to make sure that you get the best quality service.