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Business Est. 1857
British Association
of Removers
Member of The
Armishaws Group
Wallingford Removals
Established in 1857, Over’s are the trusted removal service. For a worry-free relocation, contact our team and start planning your move today.
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 Wallingford
Population
8,455 – 2021 Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Didcot Parkway
6 miles – 14 minutes
Airport
Oxford
20 miles – 38 minutes
Golf Course
Springs Resort & Golf Club
3.4 miles – 7 minutes
Theatre
Corn Exchange
1 mile – 7 minutes
Museum
Wallingford Museum
Town centre – High St
Waste & Recycling
Oakley Wood Recycling Centre
4.5 miles – 9 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 Wallingford
1067
One of the first town’s visited by William of Normandy after his conquest. He orders a castle built to control the populace.
1086
One of only eighteen towns to have a population of 2,000 people.
1141
The castle is besieged three times during The Anarchy as King Stephen battles his cousin Empress Matilda for the throne.
1153
The Treaty of Wallingford settles the fate of the English crown.
1155
King Henry II grants a charter of liberties to reward the town for supporting his mother.
1343
The town is hit by an outbreak of the plague.
1360
Edward the Black Prince holds a number of jousting tournaments at the castle, one of his favourite homes.
1385
The prince’s wife, ‘the Fair Maid of Kent’ dies at the castle.
1642
Wallingford becomes a Royalist stronghold during the English Civil War.
1653
At the end of the war, Parliament orders the castle be destroyed.
1688
William of Orange stays overnight on route to London, to be claimed King in the Glorious Revolution.
1830
The town stocks and pillory post (both used for public punishment) are removed.
1866
The first railway is built through the town.
1934
Author Agatha Christie moves to Wallingford.
1974
Wallingford itself moves home, thanks to the 1972 the Local Government Act when it is moved from Berkshire to become part of Oxfordshire.
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