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'Brandon' is located in the Breckland area on the border of Suffolk with the adjoining county of Norfolk. Surrounded by agriculture and Forestry Commission land it is still considered a rural town, although there is a USAAF air base, Lakenheath, just a mile or so away.
'Brandon' is a small town and civil parish in the English county of Suffolk.
According to Eilert Ekwall the meaning of the village name is Broom hill.
The Domesday Book records the population of Brandon in 1086 to be 25.
From prehistoric times the area was mined for flint as can be seen at Grimes Graves, a popular Brandon tourist destination. In mediaeval times and beyond Brandon was also renowned for its rabbit fur.
The town's current population is estimated to be just over 6,500 people and boasts three schools, two primary - Forest County Primary and Glade Primary; and one middle school - Breckland.
On the town's doorstep is the hugely popular High Lodge tourist attraction, that draws in many cyclists and day trip families.
Brandon has a small market every Thursday & Saturday. There are many little shops and cafes in the town.
Brandon's population has steadily increased since the Second World War due to migration. After the war there was an influx of serviceman from Poland who settled in the town and also in nearby Weeting, Norfolk. The Cold War saw many American servicemen, women and their families billeted in and around the town. The Greater London Council oversaw the building of a large Council estate off Thetford Road and Bury Road in the seventies and many London families were relocated to Brandon during that time. Following the relaxation of national borders within the European Community there has been an influx of migrant workers from countries such as Portugal, Poland, Lithuania and Romania.
A new three-story Health Centre, at a cost of £6.5m is planned just off Bury Road which will house both GP surgeries, library, café, toilets, pharmacy, hall, meeting rooms, midwives, nurses, health visitors and alternative therapists.
Brandon has a thriving football junior club for ages 5 years up to under 16. The Brandon Lads and Lasses A.F.C has squads of boys and girls competing in the Ipswich & Suffolk Youth League, South Norfolk Youth League, Mid Norfolk Youth League.
Its telephone dial code is 01842 and postcode IP27 0
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The town also has Tesco and Aldi Supermarkets.
Brandon also features a monument to the 7th Armoured Division
★ [1] - Brandon Heritage Site
★ [2] - Brandon during the Second World War
★ [3] - Brandon Lads and Lasses soccer club
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| History |
| Present Day |
| Sport |
| Other |
| External links |
History
'Brandon' is a small town and civil parish in the English county of Suffolk.
According to Eilert Ekwall the meaning of the village name is Broom hill.
The Domesday Book records the population of Brandon in 1086 to be 25.
From prehistoric times the area was mined for flint as can be seen at Grimes Graves, a popular Brandon tourist destination. In mediaeval times and beyond Brandon was also renowned for its rabbit fur.
Present Day
The town's current population is estimated to be just over 6,500 people and boasts three schools, two primary - Forest County Primary and Glade Primary; and one middle school - Breckland.
On the town's doorstep is the hugely popular High Lodge tourist attraction, that draws in many cyclists and day trip families.
Brandon has a small market every Thursday & Saturday. There are many little shops and cafes in the town.
Brandon's population has steadily increased since the Second World War due to migration. After the war there was an influx of serviceman from Poland who settled in the town and also in nearby Weeting, Norfolk. The Cold War saw many American servicemen, women and their families billeted in and around the town. The Greater London Council oversaw the building of a large Council estate off Thetford Road and Bury Road in the seventies and many London families were relocated to Brandon during that time. Following the relaxation of national borders within the European Community there has been an influx of migrant workers from countries such as Portugal, Poland, Lithuania and Romania.
A new three-story Health Centre, at a cost of £6.5m is planned just off Bury Road which will house both GP surgeries, library, café, toilets, pharmacy, hall, meeting rooms, midwives, nurses, health visitors and alternative therapists.
Sport
Brandon has a thriving football junior club for ages 5 years up to under 16. The Brandon Lads and Lasses A.F.C has squads of boys and girls competing in the Ipswich & Suffolk Youth League, South Norfolk Youth League, Mid Norfolk Youth League.
Other
Its telephone dial code is 01842 and postcode IP27 0
★
★ .
The town also has Tesco and Aldi Supermarkets.
Brandon also features a monument to the 7th Armoured Division
External links
★ [1] - Brandon Heritage Site
★ [2] - Brandon during the Second World War
★ [3] - Brandon Lads and Lasses soccer club
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