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Brackley

Brackley is a town within south Northamptonshire. It is around 19 miles (31 kilometres) from Oxford and 22 miles (35 km) from Northampton. Historically a market town which focused on the wool and lace trade, it was built around the intersecting trade routes between London, Birmingham and the English Midlands and between Cambridge and Oxford. Brackley has a permanent resident population of roughly 13,018 (2011 Census) which has risen significantly from 2,467 in 1901. The town was the site of an important meeting between the barons and representatives of the King in 1215, the year of the Magna Carta. In 1602, the metaphysical poet John Donne was elected as MP for the constituency of Brackley. Brackley is close to the Silverstone motor circuit, and boasts some industry associated with Formula One racing, notably the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team which is located within the town, along with the Force India F1 team which works in a wind tunnel on the former site of the north railway station. On the east edge of the town is H. Bronnley & Co., manufacturers of hand-made soaps who hold Royal Warrants of Appointment for supplying Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales. The Brackley Morris Men are one of only seven 'traditional Cotswold' Morris dancing sides remaining in England and the only 1 to survive in Northamptonshire. Their history dates back to the 1600s when a solid silver communion plate was given to the parish. The plate which remains in the possession of St Peters Church is dated 1623, and is inscribed with the names of seven men, whom local folklore believes to have been the morris dancers. Brackley boasts football, rugby and tennis clubs. For all of your house upgrades, be certain that you select trusted professionals in Brackley to make sure that you get the best quality service.