Armishaws having been moving and shaking in Berkshire since 1973, helping families, individuals and businesses move to, from and across the county, plus international house moves. As members of the British Association of Removers we offer greater levels of financial security and pride ourselves on excellent customer service. We also value the incredible countryside of Berkshire, we’re market leaders in eco-friendly removals so you can be confident that your move won’t cost the earth. It’s one of the reasons our customers rate Armishaws so highly on Trustpilot.
Takes the Biscuit
County town Reading was once home to the world’s largest biscuit factory. Reading prison was called ‘The Biscuit Factory’, Reading FC were nicknamed ‘the biscuit men’ and the town was referred to as ‘Biscuitopolis’.
Did They Just Sing ‘Fart’?
The oldest known song in the English language was discovered in Reading Abbey. Summer is Icumen was written in 1260. The song contains the oldest recorded use of the word ‘fart’.
Magna-ificent
On the 15th of June 1225, King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede. The document, reduced royal power, it was the blueprint for modern democracy and English law.
Tree-mendous
Runnymede was one locations used by Alfred the Great to assemble his earls, settle disputes and set laws. It’s home to the National Trust’s oldest tree, estimated to be over 2,500 years old, it was expelling carbon when Alexander the Great, Plato and Buddha were alive.
Rocky Horror
Fans of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will recognise Berkshire’s Oakley Court Hotel near Windsor as the home of Frank N Furter.
Scandalous
Cliveden House Hotel near Cookham was the illicit meeting point used by Christine Keeler and the Secretary of State for War, John Profumo. The affair brought about the downfall of the government.
Monkey Island
The 3rd Duke of Marlborough, Charles Spencer, commissioned murals and statues of monkeys performing human activities such as fishing and hunting covering ‘Monkey Island’ at his estate near Windsor. The island originally got the name because it had once been inhabited by monks.
I Should Cocoa!
Reading University houses the International Cocoa Quarantine Centre. All cocoa plants traded internationally travel through the centre to help protect from disease. The root plants of many of the nation’s most-loved chocolate bars have passed through the facility at some time.
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The Royal County of Berkshire enjoys its regal moniker thanks to Windsor Castle, the oldest residential castle in the world. One of the Home Counties, it has excellent links with the capital including fast commuter links by road and rail but for centuries the main route was the River Thames.
The area is famed for horse breeding, racing and schools. World-famous Eton College has produced over a quarter of all British Prime Ministers. Notable events in the county include important battles fought by King Alfred against the Vikings and decisive victories during the English Civil War.
Foodies are also well catered for, Berkshire has some of the best restaurants, independent brewers, vineyards and wineries in the country.
Museums & Historic Sites
If you’re looking for an educational day out, then Berkshire has a number of excellent museums including;
