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Business Est. 1857
British Association
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Making Your Move?
Get a fast, free quote today from London’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 London
50 CE
The Roman Governor Ostorius Scapula, calls for a permanent base on the Thames and Londinium is founded.
125
A huge portion of the city is destroyed by fire.
200
A wall is built to protect the city, constructed from 85 thousand tonnes of stone is stretches almost 2 miles.
604
St Paul’s Cathedral is built. It’s destroyed by fire in 675 and Viking invaders in 961.
878
King Alfred the Great recaptures the city from the Danes.
1176
London Bridge, becomes the first stone bridge to span the Thames.
1365
Football is banned in the city by Edward III.
1397
Dick Whittington becomes Lord Mayor.
1652
The city’s first coffee house opens. Today thereare over 3,000 coffee shops and cafes.
1666
The Great Fire of London rages for five days, destroying an estimated 13,200 houses.
1684
The Thames freezes over in December for two months and a fair is held on the frozen river.
1705
Buckingham House is built by the Duke of Buckingham. George III purchases it in 1763 for £28,000.
1720
London deregulates gin distillers leading to the ‘Gin Craze’. At its peak it’s estimated Londoners drink an average of 2 pints per week.
1773
London Stock exchange is established.
1863
The world’s first underground railway opens between Paddington and Farringdon.
1940
Over 1 million houses are destroyed and 43,000 lives lost during the blitz in WWII.
2000
The Millennium Bridge is opens and swiftly closes for two years to be strengthened due to swaying.
2020
The City Corporation commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2027.
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