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Business Est. 1857
British Association
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Member of The
Armishaws Group
Royston Removals
The trusted removals service. Contact our friendly team today and find out why our customers rate us ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
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 Royston
Population
17,448 – 2021 Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Royston
Town centre – Kneesworth St
Airport
Luton
24 miles – 34 minutes
Golf Course
Royston Golf Club
0.5 miles – 2 minutes
Theatre
Cambridge Arts Theatre
13 miles – 31 minutes
Museum
Imperial War Museum
9 miles – 14 minutes
Waste & Recycling
Royston Recycling Centre
1.2 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 Very Short History of Royston
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The first settlement grows around an Augustine Priory at the crossroads of two ancient routes; Icknield Way, dating to the Iron Age and Ermine Street built by the Romans.
1066
Roisia’s Cross, a stone monument is erected at the crossroads. The base, known as the Royse Stone, still sits in the town centre.
1213
King John grants the town a charter to hold an annual fair.
1224
A lepers’ hospital isfounded close to Baldock Street by Richard Argentine, the Sheriff of Cambridgeshire.
1536
After Henry VIII dissolves the monasteries, the priory is given to Robert Chester, keeper of the King’s bedchamber, who turns the area into a market.
1604
King James has two inns demolished, The Cock and The Greyhound, to make way for a royal hunting lodge. He also bans anyone from taking game within 16 miles.
1612
King James negotiates the dowry and marriage contract of his daughter, Princess Elizabeth to Frederick V, future King of Bohemia, while staying at his lodge.
1613
The King returns again bringing his son-in-law and his son, the future King Charles.
1647
Having been captured by Oliver Cromwell’s troops, King Charles is brought through the town on route to be executed in London. With no monarch, the royal lodge falls into disrepair.
1806
The Royston Bank opens, it is merged with Barclays around 1896.
1822
“It is a common market town. Not mean, but having nothing of beauty about it…” William Cobbett, Rural Rides.
2022
St John the Baptist Church reopens having been badly damaged by fire.
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