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Abbotsbury Removals

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    Moving Made Easy  

    No two house moves are the same, that’s why we’ll work with you to create a bespoke package to fit your needs.

    All our removals include…

    • Removal Coordinator
      Removal Coordinator
      A Removal Coordinator will be assigned to your move.
    • Mileage
      Mileage
      Your quote will include mileage to ensure there are no hidden costs.
    • Cover for Goods in Transit
      Cover for Goods in Transit
      We offer restricted liability as standard, further options are available.
    • Carbon Footprint Offsetting
      Carbon Footprint Offsetting
      We’re planting over 2,000 trees to offset our carbon emissions.
    • Trained, Uniformed Staff
      Trained, Uniformed Staff
      All Armishaws’ crew members are background checked and carry photo ID.
    • Recycled Materials
      Recycled Materials
      Our crews use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible.
    • Covers & Blankets
      Covers & Blankets
      White goods and furniture are protected with slot-on, padded covers.
    • Carpet Runners
      Carpet Runners
      Full floor protection is also available at both locations (fees may apply).
    • Used Box Recycling Service
      Used Box Recycling Service
      Flat, used boxes can be collected (location dependent, fees may apply).
    • Robe Cartons
      Robe Cartons
      Your clothes will travel in style with specialist boxes for hanging garments.
    • Storage Options
      Storage Options
      Short and long term storage, with collection and delivery also available (fees may apply).
    • Biodegradable Mattress Bags
      Biodegradable Mattress Bags
      These sealable bags are only used once, then recycled.

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    Armishaws Removals

    Why so many people choose Armishaws…

    Over 50 years of removals experience across the UK & Europe.

    As a member of the British Association of Removers, we provide greater financial security.

    We’re planting 20,000+ trees as part of our Eco Pledge to combat climate change.

    Don’t take our word for it, see for yourself why our customers rate us ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.

    Armishaws Woodland Project

    Every move we complete helps support the Armishaws Woodland Project, which will see 20,000+ trees take root at a site close to our UK head office.

    Optional Services

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    Packing Services

    Complete packing services from single items to entire contents.

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    Storage

    Short and long term secured storage, we’ll deliver your items.

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    Packing Boxes

    Environmentally friendly packing materials, brought to your door.

    Abbotsbury Facts

    Did you know…

    1. Swansong
      The UK’s oldest herd/flock can be found in Abbotsbury. It’s not sheep or cows… It’s swans. Established by Benedictine monks in 1042 as a source of food, it’s the only flock of swans in the UK not owned by the King.
    2. How Lovely
      In 1905 Sir Frederick Treves described the village as, “very pleasantly situated among the downs”. The writer Ralph Wightman called the village, “possibly the most interesting in Dorset”.
    3. How Rude!
      But in 1752 the London Journal printed, “all the people of Abbotsbury, including the Vicar, are thieves, smugglers and plunderers of wrecks”.
    4. Wreckers
      The Journal’s view might be down to reports in January 1748 after a Dutch ship ran aground on Chesil Beach attracting the locals. £25,000 of cargo (the equivalent of £millions today) was whisked away and the crew later said they were lucky to escape with their lives.
    5. Gypsies
      The Journal’s quote appeared in a report of the trial of Elizabeth Canning. Canning, from Middlesex, accused two female gypsies of robbery and taking her hostage. The women were found guilty and sentenced to be branded but released after the people of Abbotsbury testified they were in the village on the night in question. Found guilty of perjury Canning was sent to Australia.
    6. Big Bang Theory
      During the English Civil War, the home of the lord of the manor, Lord Strangways, and the village came under attack from Parliamentarian troops. Two bullet holes from musket balls can still be seen above the pulpit in the church. Strangeways was home blown to pieces accidentally, when winning troops plundering the house, dropped a candle in the gunpowder store.
    7. Dambusters
      Chesil Beach was used as a machine gun training range in WWII. However, the beach’s most vital role was as a testing ground for the infamous bouncing bombs dropped by the ‘Dambusters’.
    Removals men and van

    Local Info

    Population (2021 UK census) – 455

    Local Council – Abbotsbury Parish Council

    Schools – Ofsted Reports

    About

    Although it might only have a small population, the village has a big reputation. It sits proudly overlooking 17 miles of Chesil Beach, played a vital role in the Second World War, was once a haven for smugglers and wreckers. It also once upset London’s high society with its scandalous behaviour, just another reason to love this charming village.

    Leisure

    The area is home to a nature reserve and swannery, as well as a sub-tropical garden that is well-worth a visit all year round as the different seasons bring new plants to life. There is a play area, several tea rooms and a great farm shop where you can see Dorset longhorn cattle, a remarkable looking breed that are largely unique to the area.

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