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Family Owned
Established 1973
British Association
of Removers
Eco Friendly
Moves
Our Removals service includes…
Our friendly experienced team will work with you to create a relocation plan designed to suit your exact needs. 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;
- Westbourne Green
- Holland Park
- Ladbroke Grove
- Maida Vale
- Paddington
- White City
- West Kilburn
- North Kensington
- Earl’s Court
- Acton Vale
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Notting Hill – 6 Quirky Facts
- Pigs & Pottery
The heavy clay soil in the area made it ideal for potters and in the 19th century Pottery Lane was home to tile and brick kilns that helped house much of London. Other portly residents to move in were pigs. The porkers had been kicked out of Marble Arch and settled in Notting Hill. So many of them that at one time the area was known as ‘The Ocean’, extensively a sea of pig slurry, thanks to the many holes dug for clay being filled to overflowing by the digestive systems of the porcine populace. Which must have smelt delightful! - Hidden Gardens
It was wealthy landowner James Ladbroke in the 1840s that started to gentrify this outer London wilderness. One of his many ideas was to group homes in squares formed around communal gardens. The gardens were gated and for the exclusive use of the wealthy homes around it. His idea caught on and soon other areas of London were building homes in squares with their own gardens, typified in the movie Notting Hill. “Whoopsie Daisy!” - Blitz
Notting Hill was severely hit during the blitz and many of the grand homes that had been destroyed were replaced by HMOs (houses of multiple occupancy). As post-war Britain sent out pleas to the Commonwealth, inviting migrant workers to help fill important roles, areas like Notting Hill soon had Afro-Caribbean populations who all to often were living in squalid conditions. One landlord, Peter Rachman became so synonymous with the slum conditions he gave his tenants, that the term ‘Rachmanism’ entered the Oxford English Dictionary. This led to new laws that improved rented housing across the UK. - Coat of Many Colours
While Notting Hill has certainly experienced all kinds of race struggles, with the Teddy Boy fuelled race riots of the 50s and social problems of the 80s, these days the area rightly celebrates its multi-cultural roots. One of the most diverse areas of London it’s a melting pot for art, food, music, and home to the famous Notting Hill Carnival. - Carnival!
Following the 50’s race riots that saw 160 arrests, residents and race activists created an event to both celebrate and introduce people to Caribbean culture. A series of smaller events were held but the birth of the modern carnival is considered to have been 1966 when Rhaune Laslett, a community leader and steal drum player, organised a children’s event and parade. “We felt that although West Indians, Africans, Irish and many other nationalities all live in a very congested area, there is very little communication between us. If we can infect them with a desire to participate, then this can only have good results.” Today the event is the second largest carnival in the world (after Rio), attracts over 2.5 million visitors and brings an estimated £93,000,000 to the local economy. - And They’re Off!
The race riots weren’t the first time things had kicked off in Notting Hill. In 1847 landowner John Whyte enclosed the slopes of Notting Hill with 7ft fences to create a racecourse. The fences blocked off the right of way that had been used by the pig farmers and their herds living in nearby by Notting Dale who kicked up a stink. And when 19th century pig farmers revolt, they really are revolting (even our jokes stink!). As a result, the racecourse closed down just 5 years later and the area was bought up for the development of grand homes.
Local Info
Schools – Notting Hill has a number of high performing schools in the area. Parents and families can view the latest Ofsted scores here.
Population – The UK census recorded a population of 8,457 for Notting Hill.
Transport – There are three underground stations in the immediate area, Latimer Road, Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove, which sit in Zone 2 of TFL. The A40 Westway runs through Notting Hill and offers and quick escape route out of the city. Heathrow is an hour by car, while trains into the centre of London take around 20 minutes.
News – You can get the latest Notting Hill updates, events and news from MyLondon.
Best of Notting Hill
Our selection of independent shops and artisan producers.
Cottons Restaurant
Caribbean cooking at its best, the cocktails, the spice, the cool music and friendly atmosphere. So good, you can actually taste the sunshine!
157-159 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3LF
Portobello Brewery
An outstanding small brewery that is going from strength to strength and now own some of London’s coolest pubs. They even deliver their brews.
Unit 6, Mitre Bridge Ind. Est, W10 6AU
The Spice Shop
Transform your cooking with a visit to The Spice Shop. What was once a stall in Portabello Market is now the UK’s premier spice store with over 2,500 spices!
1 Blenheim Crescent, W11 2EE
The Distillery
There are so many reasons to love The Distillery, the unquenchable range of drinks, the entire floor of whisky, but our favourite has to be ‘The Ginstitute’.
186 Portobello Rd, W11 1LA
Liberte Cherie
Make a new start in your new home by switching to this superb zero waste shop. A huge range of healthy choices, it’s good for you and the planet.
291 Portobello Rd, W10 5TD
About Notting Hill
Pigs and potters, Teddy boys and tears, whopping parties and ‘whoopsie daisies’, Notting Hill has had a varied and at times controversial past. Today it’s considered to be one of London’s most colourful areas and home the world’s second largest Afro-Caribbean carnival which attracts over 2,000,000 visitors a year. It also has some amazing independent shops, restaurants and cafés. More than just a taste of the Caribbean, Notting Hill is a truly inclusive area where foodies, music lovers and fashionistas can travel the globe without ever leaving Zone 2.
Leisure
The carnival is the big event of the year, but it’s not everything Notting Hill is about, there are all kinds of festivals and events throughout the year celebrating literature, comedy, craft beer, fashion and more. A host of independent shops and eateries make it a very attractive place to explore and Portabello Market is one of London’s shopping highlights. Live music, comedy nights, sporting facilities and groups, clubs and societies all mean you’ll never be short of things to do.
Transport
Within Zone 2 of TFL, Notting Hill lies beside the A40 Westway for routes to and from West London. For foreign escapes Heathrow Airport is less than an hour by car. Central London can be reached in approximately 20 minutes from one of the 3 tube stations in the area. For those staying above ground there are good cycle paths, cycle lanes and bus lanes.
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