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Making Your Move?
Get a fast, free quote today from Berkshire’s trusted relocation specialists. Keeping families on the move since 1857.
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.**
Extra Services
Packing
Comprehensive expert packing services, from single room, specialist items to complete home contents packing.
Storage
Short and long-term containerised storage. We'll collect from your old home and deliver to your new property.
Packing Materials
Wardrobe cartons, boxes, packing materials, tape, paper wrap. Made from recycled and recyclable materials.
A Quick History of Berkshire
10 BCE
The Atrebates, a Belgic tribe were the first settlers to move to Berkshire and remained in the area through the Roman occupation in 43 CE.
871 CE
During Alfred the great’s reign the area of the moderncounty formed part of the Kingdom of Wessex. He divided the Kingdom intosmaller areas, forming the shire of Berrocscir.
1070
William the Conqueror chose a site at Windsor to build a castle. Windsor Castle remains the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
1327
The Great Riot of Abingdon took place when townsfolk, supported by residents of Oxford attacked the abbey due to taxes levied by the monks.
1627
Michael Drayton the poet and contemporary of William Shakespeare described how the men of Berkshire marched under the symbol of “a Stag, under an Oake that stood” at the Battle of Agincourt. This formed the county’s modern flag.
1643
The first of two battles at Newbury took place during the English Civil War.
1811
The Newbury Coat is made, from sheep to shoulder in a single day, following a bet between Sir John Throckmorton and local mill owner John Coxeter.
1867
Reading became the county town in 1867, replacing Abingdon.
1958
Although the prefix had been used since the 19th century, the ‘Royal’ county was recognised by Queen Elizabeth II in 1958.
1974
After the Local Government Act 1972 Berkshire’s boundaries were changed to include Slough and Eton from Buckinghamshire. Other areas including the Vale of White Horse were lost to Oxfordshire.
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