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Business Est. 1857
British Association
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Richmond 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 Richmond
Population
195,232 – 2021 Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Tube Station
Richmond
District Line
Airport
Heathrow
7 miles – 25 minutes
Golf Course
Royal Mid-Surrey
0.6 miles – 5 minutes
Theatre
Richmond Theatre
Town centre – Little Green
Museum
Museum of Richmond
Town centre – Whittaker Ave
Park
Richmond Park
1 mile – 6 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 Richmond Upon Thames
900s
The settlement of Shene is first recorded.
1299
Edward I moves his royal court to Richmond.
1501
King Henry VII builds Richmond Palace, and Shene changes its name to match it.
1530
King Henry VIII favours Hampton Court, where he has a private apartment. He will bring all six of his wives to stay (but not at the same time).
1603
Queen Elizabeth Idies in Richmond Palace, forever cementing her link with the area.
1637
To keep out poachers, King Charles I has Richmond Park enclosed within a huge wall. Covering 2,360 acres, the park is 3 times the size of New York’s Central Park.
1720
Marble Mill House is built for Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II. It is the last surviving villa to border the Thames in an area that was renowned for the type of buildings.
1723
Poachers, seeking vengeance on the gamekeepers at Richmond Park, set fire to their homes.
1780
Servant John McFarlane throws himself off the roof of Ham House, having had his romantic advances spurned by a maid. His is one of several ghosts alleged to haunt thehouse.
1829
The first Oxford vs Cambridge boat race is held, with the finish line at Richmond.
1840
Kew Gardens is founded, displaying a large collection of rare and exotic plants.
1965
Richmond is merged with Barnes to create the grandly named Richmond-upon-Thames.
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