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Rated 'Excellent'
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Family Owned
Established 1973
British Association
of Removers
Eco Friendly
Moves
Moves Made Easy
Your move is as individual as your home and your family.
Which is why we create a bespoke package for every move.
All 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
Flat, used boxes can be collected (location dependent, fees may apply). - 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 collect your boxes to re-use or recycle, giving you one less thing to worry about (dependent on location, fees may apply).
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
Armishaws’ relocations cover the area;
- Earl’s Court
- South Kensington
- Battersea
- Chelsea Harbour
- Belgravia
- Holland Park
- Hammersmith
- Kensington
- Shepherds Bush
- Chiswick
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6 Quirky Facts About Chelsea
- The King’s Road
Chelsea’s most famous thoroughfare, The King’s Road was the centre of swinging sixties London. Today it’s packed with designer stores, trendy restaurants, cool coffee shops, but there was a time when it was solely for the use of royalty. From the 1600s until 1830 it was a private road, exclusively used by the King to take him from St James Palace to Fulham. - Nice Buns
Believed to have been invented in the Chelsea Bun House, the lightly spiced doughy ‘Chelsea Buns’ were fruity favourites of George II, George III and Queen Victoria. Sadly, the original shop was demolished in 1839 (boo!). Thankfully, the Chelsea bun lives on and can still be found in Chelsea and bakeries across the UK (yay!). - …was all fields…
“I remember when all this was fields…” In Chelsea’s case it really was once just fields. Originally a Saxon village and small wharf for bringing goods off the river (the Saxon name,’ Chelceth’ translates as chalky landing place), by the 17th century the area was mostly farmland, most of the food produced was used to feed the hungry and demanding folk of London. - No Gnomes!
The Royal Chelsea Flower Show (which held its first show in 1913) once had a complete ban on gnomes. In 1990 the cute (and supposedly magical) creatures got given the cold shoulder by the horticultural elite and officially banned from the world’s most famous floral event. But in 2013, after a tide of genuine protests (including from a Gnome Reserve with 2,000 of the critters!) the RHS finally gave way and gnomes were back! - Cool Britannia
Chelsea has always been at the centre of London fashion, from the tailors that helped dress the Hanoverian kings to 90s Britpop. Famous faces to have made the swanky suburb their home include; Oscar Wilde, Freddie Mercury, Ava Gardner, St Lawrence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Bob Marley, Judy Garland, Quentin Crisp, Mary Quant, Steve Coogan and Kylie Minogue. - Best Dressed
Like that kimono you bought on ebay (never drink while internet shopping!), sooner or later Chelsea always comes back in fashion. Chelsea was the centre of England’s mod scene and the focal point of 60’s fashion, with Mary Quant opening her first shop here. Malcom Maclaren and punk came pogoing down the Kings Road in the 70s. The 80’s saw Chelsea fall out of fashion again until the rise of Britpop and Cool Britannia in the 90s, along with the arrival of Tony Blair and New Labour, saw Chelsea up its game as the new ‘Twitterati’ and media savvy ‘slebs’ made the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea cool once again.
Local Info
Schools – Chelsea is home to some of the capital’s finest schools.
Parents heading to the area for the first time can view the latest Ofsted reports here.
Population – Officially part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in 2011 the population stood at 158,649.
Transport – The A4 offers access to the M4, M25 and routes west. Chelsea is a short hop from both Westminster and the West End. The closest tube stations are Sloane Square (District and Circle lines) and South Kensington (District line) which are both in Zone 1 of TfL. A River Bus service runs from Chelsea Harbour, which is also covered by Oyster cards or contactless payment.
News – Borough news is available from the Kensington & Chelsea Times. There’s also a funky local website KCWLondon.
Best of Chelsea
Let’s face it, it’s a shopper’s paradise. Packed full of style, class and taste, here’s a look at the best of the best;
Luigi’s Delicatessen
Shops like this are the reason people move to Chelsea. A delicious slice of Italy right in the heart of London, this is just about as good as food gets!
349 Fulham Road, SW10 9TW
Bread Ahead
There’s only one bakery for us in London and this is it. Unbelievable bakes, creative artisan baking, they even run a doughnut workshop! ‘Bread of heaven’ indeed.
Bread Ahead Bakery & School Borough Market Cathedral Street, SE1 9DE
Woodwards
Dry aged beef, tender mouth-watering lamb, succulent pork, Woodwards bring the best of the country into the city. Find them at Chelsea Farmers Market.
Chelsea Farmers Market, Sydney St, SW3 6NR
Timothy Oulton
If you want that ‘Chelsea look’ then this is where you come. Stunning pieces and design, their flagship store even has a superb café making it the perfect place to visit.
Bluebird 350 King’s Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UU
Antikbar
Original posters are, were and always will, look cool. Antikbar on the Kings Road are vintage poster specialists, with everything from classic ads to iconic movies.
404 King’s Road, SW10 0LJ
About
With its famous harbour, glamorous resident and shops that are the envy of London, it’s easy to see why Chelsea has always led the way in ‘London cool’. Once a market garden that fed the city, Chelsea is now a hub of fine food, incredible restaurants, funky design and some of the coolest addresses in London. Buns, boots, flower shows, everything wants a slice of Chelsea kudos, from the punks and pensioners to popstars and TV glitterati. This is the London lifestyle that feeds magazines and movies and remains at the heart of Cool Britannia.
Leisure
It’s impossible to get bored in Chelsea. There are live music and theatre venues, cinemas, art galleries, museums. Residents have the waterfront and harbour, gyms, wine clubs, secret dinner societies and a fascinating history to explore. Foodies will find everything they need for those that live dining out or budding chefs and bakers looking for the finest ingredients. And of course, there’s the world famous King’s Road, a shopping and style mecca.
Transport
In Zone 1 of the London transport map, there are two underground stations within easy walking distance. You can also use your Oyster card on buses and the River Bus, available at Chelsea Harbour. A great network of cycle paths make it easier to go green, but if you are escaping the city, the nearby A4 leads to both the M4 and M25 motorways.
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