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Our Shepton Mallet Removals Service Includes…
Let Armishaws do the heavy lifting with a bespoke removals package. All our relocations include;
- Trained, Uniformed Staff
Our staff carry photo ID and are all background checked. - Covers & Blankets
Including slot-on, padded covers for white goods and furniture. - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are used only once and then recycled. - Robe Cartons
Specialist boxes designed for hanging clothes. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage with no hidden costs. - Recycle Service
We’ll take flat boxes for recycling (or reuse where possible). - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available (fees may apply). - Cover For Goods In Transit
Restricted liability as standard, further options available. - Carbon Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees for carbon offsetting. - Recycled Materials
We only use recycled and recyclable materials where possible.
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Why Move to Shepton Mallet With Armishaws…
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Shepton Mallet Removals – Local Information
Schools
You can find the latest Ofsted reports and scores for Shepton Mallet here
Population
In 2011 the government census calculated Shepton Mallet had a population of 10,810.
Transport
Situated on the A37, Shepton Mallet lies 19 miles to the south of Bath. The closest train station can be found 8 miles away at Castle Cary. If you’re planning any overseas trips, the nearest airport is Bristol International, approximately 21 miles north.
News
There is a local news website covering all local events Shepton Mallet Nub.
Staying Local?
It’s not just Shepton Mallet removals, Armishaws provide relocation services for anyone moving to and from the surrounding area such as;
- Cranmore
- Evercreech
- Croscombe
- Nunney
- Oakhill
- Ashwick
- Chilcompton
- Pylle
- Milton Clevedon
- West Bradley
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6 Quirky Facts About Shepton Mallet
- Oldest Prison
Shepton Mallet prison opened in 1625 and is Britain’s oldest prison (although it’s now a tourist attraction rather than holding ‘lags’). It housed French prisoners during the Napoleonic Wars and in WWII it became a military prison for the US Army and held over 700 American servicemen as well as executions. The prison was also used to store 300 tonnes of public records, away from the bombing of London, including a copy of the Magna Carta, the Domesday Book and the log books of Nelson’s Flagship. In the 1960s the Kray twins became ‘guests’. - Most Haunted
HMP Shepton Mallet is also dubbed ‘Britain’s most haunted prison’. One team of workers reportedly saw the ghost of a US military policeman and refused to go back to work. It turned out a member of the US firing squad had been killed there after a bullet ricocheted off a wall. Staff have reported strange sounds, voices, sightings and more, not surprising in a place that had housed so many tortured souls. - What A Shambles!
Occupied since the Bronze Age, the town once held an Iron Age hill fort, was a Roman settlement and was recorded in the Domesday Book. The ‘Shambles’ of the Middle Age market place are still clearly visible and the town’s market (which began in 1318) which still runs every Friday, featuring local produce, gifts, tasty treats and the odd drop of Somerset cider. - “I’ll Have a Babycham”
One of the best-known ad slogans of the 80s, Babycham (made with local pears) was brewed and bottled in Shepton Mallet, at one point they were making 200,000,000 bottles a year. The company was bought by the Matthew Clark company who also bought Blackthorn Cider which was then produced at the same site. Cider in one form or another is believed to have been brewed in the town since the Middle Ages. - Fake!
Many finds have been discovered on this section of the Fosse Way (an ancient Roman road running across the South West), hoards of coins, weapons, pottery, bodies (!?!), but the most surprising find was the Chi-Rho amulet. Dating to the 5th century it was believed to be the oldest example of Christianity in Britain. It went on display at the Museum of Somerset and a copy was made and presented to the Archbishop of Canterbury. But in 2008 Liverpool university used new techniques to date the amulet and found it was actually a 19th century fake. #Awkward - Rebellion
Shepton was used twice by the Duke of Monmouth during the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion. Stopping in the town on his way to capture Bath and Bristol (he failed to take either), he also stopped on his way back following defeat at the Battle of Sedgemoor. The Duke was captured two days after his stay at Downside, one mile outside of Shepton. A number of locals joined his cause and after a trial at the court of Bloody Assizes, 12 of them were hung, drawn and quartered in the Market Square.
Best Of Shepton Mallet
If you’re moving to Shepton Mallet you really are in for a treat with a wealth of independent shops to explore. Here’s our rundown of the very best;
Art Bank Café
Exactly what it says on the tin, this former bank is now a magical looking café supporting local artists. As well as incredible food and stunning art, there’s live music, comedy nights and more.
Danelas Bakery
The finest scent in Shepton Mallet, this amazing, family-run bakery is part of the heart and soul of Shepton. Stunning bakes, friendly service and community spirit.
Haskin’s Furniture Store
Somerset’s largest furniture store (70,000²ft), you’ll find everything you could possibly need for your new home, right on your new doorstep. Great shop, great people.
Thorner’s Farm Shop
The taste of Somerset, food doesn’t get fresher (or tastier) than this. Farm fresh produce and a great selection of local, artisan producers, there’s even a lovely café on site!
Somerset Antiques & Interiors
If you want an old look for your new home and love giving a second life to older furniture, you’ll love this charming vintage and antique shop, packed with amazing finds.
About Shepton Mallet
Dating back to the Bronze Age, Shepton has a fascinating history, from the nearby caves and their mysterious markings, where signs of inhabitation (and more strange goings on), have been discovered, to Roman settlers, Civil War, Rebellion, Napoleonic prisoners, Kray Twins, Ghosts… It’s one of the most fascinating towns in the South West.
There is also a lively events calendar that includes the Friday market (which actually dates back to the Middle Ages) and some wonderfully eccentric and typically Somerset celebrations. The town is also steeped in good taste, from local producers and independent shops to Shepton’s cider heritage. We’ll raise a glass to that!
Leisure
Small but mighty, Shepton has a good-sized population but retains a village feel. There are live performances at the Academy Theatre and also a leisure centre. If you love history there’s no shortage of sites to explore including HMP Shepton Mallet, Britain’s most haunted prison which now holds sleepover events… If you dare! Shepton is also the closest spot to the Bath and Weston Show Ground, which hosts country shows, vintage fairs, antique fairs, Truckfest and more.
Transport
19 miles south of Bath, on the A37, Shepton lies on the route of the ancient Fosse Way. Today’s travellers will find the nearest train station at Castle Cary (8 miles), of if you’re spreading your wings further afield, the nearest airport is at Bristol (21 miles).
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