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Business Est. 1857
British Association
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Armishaws Group
Winchester Removals
Keeping families on the move since 1857. Contact our team today to get a free quote from Hampshire’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 Winchester
Population
48,478 – 2021 Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Winchester
Town centre
Airport
Southampton
12 miles – 18 minutes
Golf Course
Royal Winchester
2.5 miles – 11 minutes
Theatre
Theatre Royal
1 mile – 5 minutes
Museum
Winchester City Museum
City centre
Waste & Recycling
Bleak Hall Community Recycling Centre
1 mile – 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 Winchester
676
The Bishop of Wessex makes the city his seat.
871
Aged just 21, Alfred the Great is crowned King of Wessex and establishes Winchester as his capital.
1066
After her husband’s defeat at the Battle of Hastings, King Harold’s widow surrenders the town to the invading Normans.
1079
A new minster (cathedral) is built.
1141
During the Anarchy, Empress Matilda’s army occupy the town, laying siege to Wolvesey Castle and trapping the King’s allies inside. King Stephen arrives with his army and lays siege to the town, encircling Matilda’s troops and creating a siege within a siege.
1264
When war erupts between the King and rebellious barons led by Simon De Montfort, local merchants side with the King. The rich monks side with the barons. When the towns folk learn the monks are planning to let De Montfort’s men into the town, they take up arms. Monks are killed, towns people are kidnapped by the monks and chaos ensues.
1348
The Black Death kills around half the population.
1579
A house of correction is opened where ‘rogues’ and ‘sturdy vagabonds’ can be housed and taught a trade.
1642
While the English Civil War rages, Royalist troops occupy the town.
1651
Oliver Cromwell has the castle destroyed, only the great hall is left standing.
1736
The Royal Hampshire County Hospital is established.
1785
A theatre opens on Jewry Street.
1847
The first museum opens its doors.
1849
Winchester Prison is opened.
1914
The town’s first cinema shows the first moving picture.
1939
Hundreds of school children from Portsmouth and Southampton are evacuated to Winchester during the Second World War.
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