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Business Est. 1857
British Association
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Leatherhead Removals
Helping families on the move since 1857. Contact our friendly team today for a free quote from Surrey's trusted removals experts.
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 Leatherhead
Population
11,495 – 2021 Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Leatherhead
Town centre – Station Approach
Airport
Heathrow
21 miles – 24 minutes
Golf Course
The Leatherhead Club
2.6 miles – 6 minutes
Theatre
Leatherhead Theatre & Cinema
Town centre – Church St
Museum
Leatherhead Museum
Town centre – Church St
Waste & Recycling
Leatherhead Recycling Centre
1.4 miles – 5 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 Quick History of Leatherhead
1200 – 550 BCE
The earliest evidence of people moving to Leatherhead traces the area back to the Iron Age.
880
The village is first recordedi n the will of Alfred the Great.
1086
Named Leret in the Domesday Book, the village consists of a church, 48 residents and 100 pigs.
1248
Henry III grants an annual fair and a weekly market to be held in the area of Bridge Street, where the town stocks are also kept.
1250
The earliest deeds are written of the bridge and witnessed by the wonderfully named “"Simon of the Bridge”.
1558
The county's leaders meet to discuss how best to defend the area should the Spanish Armada land on England's shores.
1755
The road between Epsom and Horsham is made a turnpike, charging travellers. Two more turnpikes, to Guildford and Kingston, are opened in 1758 and 1811.
1838
Daily coaches stop at inns on route to Arundel, Bognor and Worthing.
1851
Gas powered street lighting is introduced.
1859
The Epsom and Leatherhead Railway Company is formed.
1898
Published this year, H.G. Wells War of the Worlds describes the town being completely obliterated by Martian invaders.
1901
The population reaches 4,694.
1915
During WWI, fearing the town’s water supply might be poisoned by spies, the authorities arrange for the waterworks on Guildford Road to be guarded. As well as local volunteers, guard duties are shared by the local Scouts and Boys Brigade.
1939
The Royal Corps of Signals are billeted in the town. Children from London are also evacuated here.
1940
Canadian soldiers arrive and remain stationed nearby throughout much of WWII.
1941
The last of three German bombing raids hit local targets, the last damaging St Andrews School.
2008
Unilever set up their UK head offices.
2020
Hyundai also make the town their UK HQ.
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