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Aylesbury Removals
Helping families move since 1857, Over’s is the trusted, local removals expert. Get a quick quote from our friendly team to start planning your move today.
Our Removals Service Includes…
Removals Coordinator
On hand to help you through to your completed move.
Mileage
There are no hidden costs. All our quotes include mileage.
Goods in Transit Cover
Restricted liability is provided as standard.*
Robe Cartons
Clothes travel in style in our robe cartons.
Covers & Blankets
Slot-on, padded covers protect white goods and furniture.
Carbon Footprint Offsetting
To offset carbon emissions we’re planting 2,000 trees.
Uniformed Crew
Our trained crews are DBS checked and carry photo ID.
Recycled Materials
We use recycled/recyclable materials where possible.
Biodegradable Mattress Bags
Mattress bags are used once, then recycled.
Carpet Runners
Floor protection is available for both locations.**
About Aylesbury
Population
63,273 – 2021 UK Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Aylesbury
0.7 miles – 3 minutes
Airport
Heathrow
38 miles – 46 minutes
Golf Course
Chiltern Golf Club
7 miles – 16 minutes
Theatre
Waterside Theatre
Town centre
Museum
Discover Berks
1 mile – 3 minutes
Waste & Recycling
Aylesbury Household Recycling Centre
2.5 miles – 8 minutes
A Very Short History of Aylesbury
650 BCE
An Iron Age hill fort is the earliest evidence of people moving to Aylesbury.
1 CE
The Roman’s create a settlement alongside Akeman Street, a Roman road stretching 78 miles from Verulamium (St Albans) to Corinium (Cirencester).
1086
The town is listed in the Domesday Book recording, 36 households, 20 villagers 14 smallholders and 2 slaves.
1529
Henry VIII makes Aylesbury the county town instead of Buckingham, to win favour with Thomas Boleyn of Aylesbury Manor, father of Anne Boleyn (things didn’t go so well for her) starting a feud between the two towns.
1642
The Battle of Aylesbury takes place at Holman’s Bridge during the English Civil War.
1664
Robert Bruce, 2nd Earl of Elgin and descendant of Scottish kings is made the first ‘Earl of Ailesbury’.
1800 (ish)
Although there is no exact known date, it’s in the early 1800’s that the famous Aylesbury ducks are first bred locally for their meat and feathers.
1810
King Louis XVIII and Queen Marie Josephine of France take up residence at Hartwell Estate having been forced to flee France. Marie passes away making her the only French queen to die on English soil.
1839
The railways comes to town, 24 years later these tracks will bring infamy and worldwide media attention.
1948
To mark the opening of the London Olympics, Dr Ludwig “Poppa” Guttmann organises a mini version of the event for wheelchair athletes at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Consisting of just 16 participants, the first ‘Stoke Mandeville Games’ will eventually become the Para-Olympics.
1963
In August a train is stopped at Bride go Bridge, 6 miles outside of town, in a daring heist. The ‘Great Train Robbers’ make off with £2.8 million sparking global headlines. Twelve of the gang are caught and stand trial at Aylesbury Crown Court.
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