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Established 1973
British Association
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Eco Friendly
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Our friendly team will help you create a bespoke package to suit your exact 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 area including;
- Edington
- North Bradley
- Westbury Leigh
- Dilton Marsh
- Upton Scudamore
- Erlestoke
- Southwick
- Corsely
- Chapmanslade
- Steeple Ashton
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Westbury – 6 Quirky Facts
- Battle of Edington
A mile from Westbury is the site of one of the most pivotal battles in English history. Alfred the Great had been defeated and with a few followers was forced to flee and hide in the Somerset marshes. He sent out messages to all his supporters to raise an army that marched to Westbury to defeat the Viking army encamped there. The battle took place just outside the town, under the slopes that now hold the famous white horse. Alfred won, the Vikings fled and it was from this point that he went on to drive the Vikings out of Wessex and eventually build the single nation of ‘Englaland’. Had he lost that battle, the country would have remained under Danelaw and England might never have been created. - White Horse
Westbury’s famous white horse (the symbol of the town) is the first and original white horse. In the 19th century the horse attracted tourists (and their money) to the town, where they were duped into believing the horse actually dated back to King Alfred’s battle as he had ridden a white horse into victory. However, the earliest signs of a horse date back to the 18th century. - Vote Westbury!
Westbury changed the way the UK and subsequently the world votes. In 1868 two wealthy businessmen and landowners Abraham Laverton and JL Phipps competed to become Westbury’s MP. At the time voting was done by a show of hands in Market Square (the square is largely unaltered today). Phipps won by 27 votes but Laverton contested this, saying that Phipps’ foremen had threatened his workers and tenants that if they didn’t vote for Phipps, they’d lose their jobs and homes. A trial was held in the town hall and the vote declared null. Laverton ran again, going up against Phipps’ brother. Again, there were calls of intimidation. As a result, a bill was passed in Parliament that all voters should cast their ballot in private to avoid any outside influence. The practise to protect voters’ rights went on to be copied throughout the world. Good work Westbury! - Bad Blood
The story doesn’t end (or even start) there. Laverton, the son of a weaver was a local, self-made man who had opened his own mill. Having risen to public office he had a very public spat with Charles Phipps over who was the senior magistrate, before standing against his brother as MP. After John Phipps death, a monument to him was erected in Market Square, outside the Town Hall (now a fast-food restaurant) where his election had been overturned. The monument is still there. Laverton’s name also lives on, as well as a street, the local town council is located inside The Laverton building and some of his mills are still standing and have been converted into homes. - West Borough
The town’s name comes from the fact that it was the most western borough in the county of Wiltshire. Simple. - Two Princess
Both Prince William and Prince Harry trained in Westbury while serving in the army. It’s where they completed their RCB (Regular Commissions Board) tests on route to becoming officers. Tests included an assault course, planning exercises and a physical which required 44 press-ups in two minutes. Phew!
Local Info
Schools – Westbury has I secondary school, 4 primary schools and a number of nurseries. You can view Ofsted scores for the area.
Population – In 2011 the town’s population stood at 14,709.
Transport – Westbury is a handy commuter town for Bath, trains take around 25 minutes. The fastest trains to London (Paddington) take 1 hour and 22 minutes. Westbury sits on the A350, between Warminster and Trowbridge, 10 minutes from Longleat Safari Park. The nearest airport is at Bristol.
News – The local newspaper is the White Horse News.
Best of Westbury
Our favourites;
Davies
This fantastic one stop DIY shop sells, well, everything. Paints, tools, seeds, gardenalia, homeware, kitchen gadgets… It really is Westbury’s most loved store.
24 Edward Street, BA13 3BD
Little Sugarush
Whether satisfying your own sweet tooth or a weekend treat for the kids, you’ll find everything from long forgotten childhood favourites to Harry Potter candies and more.
7 Maristow Street, BA13 3DN
Harlees
Quite simply the greatest fish and chips on the planet. Harlees are a small chain based in the South West with superb customer service, a great menu and food that is off the scales (see what we did there?).
5-7 High Street, BA13 3BN
Three Daggers
Just outside Westbury this excellent farm shop sells fresh local produce, gifts, tasty treats and even has a superb brewery. Plus, there’s a tasty café because shopping is hungry work!
Westbury Road, BA13 4PG
White Horse Pottery
From gifts for loved ones or a special table service for your new home, White Horse Pottery is a friendly, creative hub that also runs pottery workshops.
The Old School, Newtown, BA13 3EE
About Westbury
Once an important market town with a cloth and glove industry, Westbury held borough status and at one point had two MPs. It has played a vital role in England’s history, providing pivotal moments for British (and indeed world) politics and also a turning point in the very formation in the creation of England as a country.
Today a quiet town, it doesn’t have the biggest range of shops but it does have a busy and noisy events calendar including colourful music festivals and Christmas traditions.
Leisure
Westbury has one of the country’s oldest swimming pools, there is also a leisure centre and a number of good restaurants. Shopaholics won’t find too much to get their plastic out for, but Warminster and Trowbridge both offer a wider selection of shops.
Westbury has a number of festivals including a vintage car show, summer festival, Christmas festival (both held in the market square), there is also the Westbury Festival with live music and performance, plus the Village Pump Festival that has hosted names like The Proclaimers, Bellowhead and Fishermen’s Friends.
Bratton Camp overlooking the white horse was the site of an Iron Age fort and today is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Transport
Within easy commuting distance to Bath, Westbury has a mainline rail station and London can be reached in 1 hour and 22 minutes. The main road through the town is the A350 linking Warminster and Trowbridge although in recent time locals have been fighting for a bypass to be built.
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