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Family Owned
Business Est. 1857
British Association
of Removers
Member of The
Armishaws Group
Alton Removals
Take the worry out of your big move, with a hassle-free quote. Helping families on the move since 1857, over’s are Hampshire’s trusted removals service.
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 Alton
Alton
Population
17,874 – 2021 UK Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Alton
0.4 mile – 2 minutes
Airport
Southampton
28 miles – 40 minutes
Golf Course
Alton Golf Club
2 miles – 4 minutes
Theatre
Alton Fringe Theatre
0.5 miles – 2 minutes
Museum
Curtis Museum
0.2 miles – 1 minute
Waste & Recycling
Alton Household Waste Recycling Centre
1 mile – 3 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 Alton
1001
The first Battle of Alton takes place between the invading Vikings and men of Wessex.
1086
The town of Aoltone is recoded in the Domesday Book, containing 11 smallholders and 2 slaves.
1101
Following the death of King William II (son of William Conqueror), his younger brother King Henry I seizes the throne while William is away on the first crusade.
1232
A weekly market brings trade and prosperity to the town.
1643
During the English Civil War, Lord Crawford’s Royalist troops are attacked close to Alton by a force of 5,000 parliamentarians. Crawford runs, taking his cavalry and leaving Sir Richard Bolle’s infantry stranded in St Lawrence Church. Sir Richard is killed and 700 of his man are captured. Marks left by musket balls are still visible.
1665
Bubonic plague strikes the town.
1809- 1817
Jane Austen moves to Chawton, where she writes a number of her novels. Her former home is now a museum.
1844
Gas lighting is introduced to the town streets.
1852
The railway arrives, later connecting the town to London and Winchester.
1927
Electricity is first supplied to homes.
1978
Both Alton College and the Magistrates Court are opened.
1996
Just days apart, in separate spots, two local metal detectorists unearth Roman coins and jewellery worth an estimated £350,000.
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