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Family Owned
Established 1973
British Association
of Removers
Eco Friendly
Moves
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Let our friendly team provide you with a bespoke plan for your big move.
All our packages include…
- Removal Coordinator
A dedicated Removal Coordinator will be assigned to your move. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage to ensure there are no hidden costs. - Cover for Goods in Transit
We offer restricted liability as standard, further options are available. - Carbon Footprint Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees to offset our carbon emissions. - Trained, Uniformed Staff
All Armishaws’ crew members are background checked and carry photo ID. - Recycled Materials
Our crews use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. - Covers & Blankets
White goods and furniture are protected with slot-on, padded covers. - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available at both locations (fees may apply). - Used Box Recycling Service
Our team will collect your flat boxes for recycling or reuse (where available). - Robe Cartons
Your clothes will travel in style with specialist boxes for hanging garments. - Storage Options
Short and long term storage, with collection and delivery also available (fees may apply). - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are only used once, then recycled.
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Why choose Armishaws for your move...
Established in 1973, Armishaws are a family run company based here in the South West. We believe in greener removals, we’re planting 2,000 trees in the region to offset the carbon emissions of your move. We’re members of the British Association of Removers and operate to the highest standards of customer care and financial security. All our crews are trained to ensure you receive the best customer service, so you can rest assured that your possessions are well cared for in transit and in storage. With our high Trustpilot rating and reviews from so many happy customers, you can be sure that with Armishaws your move is in good hands.
Greener Moves
As part of our commitment to reducing the impact of our removals on the environment…
2,000 Trees
We’re planting 2,000 trees to help offset carbon emissions and create vital habitat for wildlife.
Box Recycling Service
We’ll collect your used boxes which will be re-used where possible or recycled (one less thing to worry about after your move).
Recycled Boxes
All our boxes and soft packaging are made from recycled and recyclable materials to protect your belongs and the environment.
Greener Vehicles
Our teams drive greener vehicles and all our drivers go through driver efficiency training to reduce the amount of fuel used.
Acid Free Wrapping
We use acid free tissue paper which is not only better for the environment, acid free paper is also far better for your items.
Biodegradable Mattress Bags
We use sealable bags to help protect your mattresses while in transit, each bag is used only once before being recycled.
Make your move greener
with Armishaws.
Optional Services
Packing Services
Complete packing services from single items to entire contents.
Storage
Short and long term secured storage, we’ll deliver your items.
Packing Boxes
Environmentally friendly packing materials, brought to your door.
Staying Local
We cover the area;
- Winsley
- Limpley Stoke
- Bradford Leigh
- South Wraxhall
- Great Chalfield
- Farleigh Hungerford
- Holt
- Broughton Gifford
- Whaddon
- Claverton
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Bradford on Avon – 6 Quirky Facts
- Detached
The town is home to England’s oldest Saxon building. Built around 700AD, St Lawrence Church is the oldest Saxon structure to have been built in its entirety in one stage. With no modern alterations it is the oldest building to have survived so long without later additions, been removed (and the stone used for later buildings) or destroyed in the reformation. - Shambles!
The town still has its ‘Shambles’. A name found in many Saxon towns, it derives from the Saxon word ‘scamel’ meaning ‘bench’ and most Shambles were originally market streets where traders would display their wares on simple wooden benches before the invention of shops. Culver Close was also a busy street where rabbits were bred (mostly for meat) and Conigre Hill where pigeons were bred for the pot. - Shoddy
The word ‘shoddy’ was a Yorkshire term given to a type of cheap cloth made from loose yarn. In towns like Bradford (Yorks) they were producing large amounts of shoddy cloth, Mills in Wiltshire like those in Bradford On Avon refused to make cheaper, shoddy cloth and orders started to dry up as the North became the centre of the textile trade. The town’s many mills were powered by the River Avon and many of the mill buildings are still standing. As the textile industry moved north, the mills and factories in BOA were converted to creating rubber. - Crown Jewels
A small mine just outside the town once held the crown jewels. Taken away from London for safety during WWII the jewels were split up. A large number of items went to Wiltshire, some of them made their way into the mines outside BOA, well away from any potential bombing raids. The mine area later became the site of the Royal Enfield motorcycle plant. - Banged Up
The town’s much photographed bridge has a curious building on one of the arches, this was the town lock-up, used to hold prisoners before going up before the local magistrate and also as overnight accommodation/drunk tank, to hold those who might have had a few too many, until they sobered up in the morning. - Gold!
One of the gold medal heroes of the London’s 2012 Olympic Games grew up in Bradford. Ed McKeever won gold in the 200m kayak sprint and used to practise rowing on the River Avon. To commemorate his success there’s a gold post box sitting at the entrance to The Shambles.
Local Info
Schools – You can see the latest Ofsted schools for the area here.
Population – The 2011 government census gives Wimbledon’s population as 9,402.
Transport – Within easy reach of both the A4 and M4 motorway, Bradford On Avon offers good links to nearby Chippenham and Bath. There’s a rail station and trains to Bath take as little as 12 minutes. Connecting trains to London take 1 hour and 46 minutes. The nearest airport is Bristol International.
News – The Wiltshire Times covers all the Local news. There’s also an online guide to Bradford On Avon.
Best of Bradford on Avon
Here’s a rundown of our favourites;
Granny Mo’s Deli
Showcasing the best local artisan producers, this charming shop is an absolute joy, packed with great flavours and interesting finds. Good food, good people.
30a Silver Street, BA15 1JX
The Cheese Shop
Cheese addicts and committed foodies will find their perfect fix at The Cheese Shop. Local cheese sits alongside international favourites plus plenty of other local treats.
5 Market Street, BA15 1LH
Kettlesmith Brewery
This award-winning micro-brewery is a taste of Wiltshire. There’s even a friendly, welcoming tap room so you can try before you buy, then take some home.
Treenwood Industrial Estate, BA15 2AU
Tythe Barn Arts & Crafts
A collection of local artists and artisans, the ancient Tythe Barn is the perfect setting to find something wonderful and original for your new home.
Pound Lane, BA15 1LF
Strawberry Blue
A shrine to fabulous design, this homeware and gift shop is a must for any new BOA resident. In fact, you haven’t really arrived I Bradford until your home has something from Strawberry Blue.
6a The Shambles, BA15 1JS
About
A Fairtrade Town with a wealth of independent shops, great restaurants and many beautiful buildings constructed from Bath stone, BOA is one of the jewels of the South West. Houses are very popular and sought-after which gives the local market a heftier price tag than nearby towns like Trowbridge. There are good amenities, sports fields, and a couple of local sports teams.
There is also plenty of history, from the quirky ancient bridge with its ‘gaol’ and St Lawrence Church, Britain’s oldest complete Saxon building. Originally a centre for the textile industry and wool trade, the town still retains many of the old mills, along with river walks, charming crooked streets and surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Leisure
BOA is well liked locally for its many and varied independent shops, every Thursday there is also a market with more local producers and growers bringing fresh produce to town. Steeped in history Bradford has a museum, plenty of historic buildings and also a stunning park with riverside walks, playing fields, play areas for children, tennis courts and a bowling green.
The leisure centre has a gym, swimming pool and a range of classes, or if your idea of learning doesn’t involve a leotard (you’ll have to find somewhere else to wear it fellas!), then there are a number of groups and societies with workshops and classes covering a wide range of interests.
Transport
Just a 12 minutes train Journey from Bath, BOA is a very good commuter town. The M4 is easily accessible for routes to Swindon, Bristol or further afield (London and Cardiff). The main route through the town can get a little busy at rush hour but outside the town, while the roads aren’t wide (or fast), they are scenic. The closest airport can be found at Bristol.
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