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Family Owned
Business Est. 1857
British Association
of Removers
Member of The
Armishaws Group
Henley Removals
Get a fast, free quote today from the trusted relocation specialists. Helping 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.**
About Henley-on-Thames
Population
11,782 – 2021 Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Henley-on-Thames
Town centre – Queen St
Airport
Heathrow
22 miles – 32 minutes
Golf Course
Henley Golf Club
1.2 miles – 5 minutes
Theatre
Kenton Theatre
Town centre – New St
Museum
River & Rowing Museum
Town centre – Meadow Hill
Waste & Recycling
Farnham Drive Recycling Point
6 miles – 14 minutes
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 Very Short History of Henley-on-Thames
1179
The first written records for Henley appear when King Henry II buys land in the area.
1232
The earliest record of a bridge appears in the Patent Rolls.
1269
The town is granted a charter to hold a market by King John.
1325
The Old Bell inn is built, the town's oldest building.
1350
Bubonic plague kills over 50% of the population.
1638
King Charles visits prior to the outbreak of the English Civil War. He stays in the town again in 1647, on his way to be executed.
1643
A brief fight takes place in Duke Street between Royalist and Parliamentarian troops.
1688
Soon-to-be King William III spends the night at Fawley Court on route to London during the ‘Glorious Revolution’.
1786
The current, five-arch bridge is constructed.
1790
A workhouse is built, later enlarged, it became the Henley Poor Union.
1839
Captain Edmund Gardiner proposes the first regatta beheld, 'under judicious and respectable management'. '…from its peculiar attractions it would also be a source of amusement and gratification to the neighbourhood and the public in general'.
1851
The annual event becomes the 'Royal' Regatta after patronage from HRH Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria.
1970
Ex-Beatle George Harrison buys Friar Park, where he builds a recording studio which produces a number of notable albums.
1976
During the regatta, temperatures reach a sweltering 92°F and members are permitted to remove their jackets.
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