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Family Owned
Established 1973
British Association
of Removers
Eco Friendly
Moves
Moves Made Easy
Let Armishaws do the heavy lifting and get a bespoke service tailored to your needs.
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
We cover the local area including;
- Chessington
- Hampton Court
- Teddington
- New Malden
- East Molsey
- Hanworth
- Raynes Park
- Wimbledon
- Mitcham
- Colliers Wood
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Kingston – 7 Quirky Facts
- King’s Stone
A large rock now standing outside All Saint’s Church may have played a part in the coronation of seven Saxon kings in the 10th century, including Edward the Martyr and Edgar the Peaceful, long before Westminster Abbey was built. Aethelred the Unready and Aethelstan (grandson of Alfred the Great) were both buried in Kingston. The town’s name doesn’t relate to the stone but derives from ‘King’s Manor’. - Two Kingdoms
Originally Kingston lay on the border between the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia but became part of ‘Englaland’ when King Aethelstan united the kingdoms, driven by his grandfather’s vision of creating one united kingdom of England (‘land of the Anglos’). - In The Market
The ancient market place dates back to 1170. There are weekly markets, continental markets and a German Christmas market. But, dating back to medieval times the market place had a darker history, it is also where public punishments and executions were carried out. - Fighter Planes
Kingston has played a major part in British aviation history. In 1912 production began in the town of the Sopwith Camel (a WWI biplane used on the Western Front) by the Sopwith Aviation Company. Eventually it became Hawker Aircraft Ltd that built the Hawker Hurricane in WWII and the Hawker Hunter Jet before the company left Kingston in 1992. - Famous Five
Enid Blyton was a teacher in Kingston before going on to write her famous books for children. Other famous authors to have lived here include Thomas Hardy, Linda La Plante, John Galsworthy and another children’s author, Jacqueline Wilson, attended school here. - More Famous
More famous names to have lived in the town include; Tom Holland (actor), Julian Clary (comedian), Debbie McGee (magician), Jon Richardson (comedian), Sir Terence Conran (designer), Jimmy White (snooker player), Stormzy (rapper), Eric Clapton (musician), Mike Batt (musician), David Essex (singer) and Petula Clark (singer). Also Nipper, the dog used on the His Master’s Voice (HMV) logo lived in Kingston. - Cesar Picton
One of Kingston’s most celebrated sons was Cesar Picton. Picton was enslaved in Africa and ‘sold’ to an English officer before being ‘given’ to a wealthy landowner Sir John Phillipps. After her husband died, Lady Phillipps left Picton £100 pounds which he used to set up a coal merchants using the connection he had made, including the Phillipps daughters. He went on to become a ‘gentleman’ of some standing and despite being caught poaching (punishable by deportation at the time), he received a small fine owing to his influence and position.
Local Info
Schools – Parents can find the latest Ofsted scores – here.
Population – Kingston had a population of 43,013 in the 2011 census.
Transport – 19 minutes from London Waterloo, Kingston lies close to the A3, M3 and M25 giving access to central London, the South East and down to the South West. Both Heathrow and Gatwick airports are within a 40-minute drive.
News – There are two main sources for local news, the Surrey Comet and Kingston Whig.
Best of Kingston
Here’s a quick look at some of the very best;
Local Hero Café
Making brunch, breakfast, lunch an event, Local Hero offer fantastic fayre, from rich coffee and healthy smoothies to sumptuous cakes and exquisite, nutritious dishes.
22 Thames Street, KT1 1PE
Food For Thought
You can stick to that healthy eating plan thanks to Food For Thought, they stock organic wines, organic foods, supplements, cosmetics, skincare, chilled foods and more.
38 Market Place, KT1 1JQ
Banquet Records
Vinyl junkies can get their fix from this excellent independent record shop. A shop run by music fans, for music fans, you’ll find like-minded souls, plus soul, rock, indie, funk…
52 Eden Street, KT1 1EE
Orindi’s
A family-run café and deli that will have foodies dancing in the aisles. Providing amazing food to go and catering, you can also find incredible packages and fresh ingredients.
43 Surbiton Road, KT1 2HG
Kingston Community Furniture
If your relocation has left you with some unloved/unwanted furniture, the amazing team at KCF will put it to good use to help families in need.
Dollary Parade, Dollary Court, Kingston Road, KT1 3PD
About Kingston
Kingston has a fascinating past. It has seen the coronation of kings, the birth of a nation, has a secret spy base (German spies were kept in a ‘secret’ house in the town, where counter-espionage was also used to help the war effort in WWII), has been a hub of aircraft manufacture and was the home of world-famous authors and Nipper, the HMV dog.
Today Kingston is a trendy, vibrant town with independent shops, cafes and restaurants, plus an eclectic calendar of events throughout the year.
Leisure
Kingston has a very good art scene, which includes the 900-seater Rose Theatre which has played host to A-lister names and acting royalty such as Dame Judi Dench. Foodies can sample the delights of two regular markets in the market place that dates back almost 1,000 years, including continental markets featuring traders from overseas and a German Christmas market.
There is also a leisure centre, gyms, cinema and a number of outdoor spaces for games, sports or relaxing with a sunny picnic.
Transport
Kingston is just a 19-minute train ride from Waterloo Station and lies not far from the M25. It also sits close to the M3 and A3 offering routes into the centre of London. Heathrow Airport can be reached in 25 minutes, Gatwick in under 40 minutes.
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