Broadstone, nr Poole, Dorset - Methodist Church - blank backed card c.1970s

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  • Picture / Image:  Broadstone Methodist Church near Poole, Dorset
  • Publisher:  none given
  • Postally used:  no - has written notes about the church in pen on reverse
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  • Notes / condition:  NB - blanked back card which could be collected, or intended as a postcard and could be used as such

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Broadstone /ˈbrɔːdstən/ is a village and suburb of Poole in Dorset, England. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) from Hamworthy railway station and 7 miles (11 km) from Bournemouth International Airport. The village had a population of 10,303 at the 2011 Census, increasing from 10,256 at the 2001 Census.

Since 1840, Broadstone has grown from a small farm to a suburb of 10,000 people. Centred on the main road (the B3074), 'The Broadway' is a busy hub of shops, churches, schools and housing. The shops consist of Costa Coffee, Bennett's Bakery, Charity shops, a Tesco Express store, a Marks and Spencer’s supermarket, and a jewellery. Broadstone is notable for its large recreation fields and heathland park, as well as an annual Christmas parade and lights. The 24-acre (0.097 km2) Broadstone Heath possesses some of the original heathland which covered the Poole Basin.

In 1840, "Broadstone Farm" was built, 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 built in 1872 and named "New Poole Junction" and, after several name revisions, became "Broadstone" in 1890. Broadstone First School originated as a Dame school, founded in 1871. At the turn of the century, lavender oil started being produced. This ceased in 1935 when the factory burnt down, but much lavender can still be found in the area. Rapid expansion of the town has since occurred, with the development of the Pine Springs housing estate and the opening of additional schools to cope with the increase in population.