Stockwell Removal Service

Do you think it's time for a change? Do you want to broaden your horizons, experience new thing and meet new people? Have you considered moving to a new home or office? Some people might see this as too simplistic or too dramatic for the change that they desire but it is the perfect way to revitalize your life. Everyday someone will move and by doing so they are taking a big step in bettering their lives. It's so simple and easy, especially when you recruit StockwellRemovals.co.uk to do it all for you. Call us on and we will help you move into, around or even out of Stockwell.

A part of the south west of London, Stockwell is located within the Borough of Lambeth. It is south east of Charing Cross, with Brixton, Clapham, Vauxhall and Kennington bordering it. It also not far from Battersea, Camberwall and Elephant and Castle. The area has recently been in development and is now on the rise, thanks to it being close to Central London and it's development of transport links. There are many buses operating in the area as well as multiple tube and railway stations.

Entomologists suggest that the name Stockwell derived from the Old English word stoc which referred to a tree trunk or pole, most likely meaning that there was a well nearby to such a thing. For most of it's existence it has been a rural area, that included market gardens and a garden belonging to legendary botanist to John Tradescant, which despite no longer existing has several memorials dedicated to it. Things began to change in the 19th century when the region became stylish abode for the middle class with renowned book author Arthur Reckham lived in the area during this time.

Stockwell tube station was dramatically rebuilt after the conclusion of the Second World War and the original was replaced but reopened later on. There are large amounts of social housing in the area with many estates such as Stockwell Gardens, Lansdowne Park and Mursell. Many of the 19th century buildings still exist however, mainly in Stockwell Park Conversation Area, with most centred around Stockwell Park Road, Stockwell Park Crescent, Durand Gardens and Albert Square.

There are many places of worship in the region, mainly Catholic and Anglican churches but with the large influx of Afro-Caribbean communities they evolved to become more diverse. They have brought a large amount of variety to the area and contributed much to the region. Stockwell has been dubbed "Little Portugal" because of its considerable Portuguese community, who have gone on to establish many banks, cafes, restaurants and more.

Stockwell has played host to many notable people throughout its history. Writer and journalist Will Self, former James Bond Sir Roger Moore, prolific actor Gary Raymond, British institution Joanna Lumley, theatre producer and manager Lilian Baylis, Second World War secret agent Violette Szabo, musician Jerry Dammers, rappers Roots Manuva and Dot Rotton, comedy duo Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish and even legendary artist Vincent van Gogh were born or made residence in the area. With such a wide variety of people who live or have lived in Stockwell it is vibrant and exciting place to be.

With all this and more going for it, Stockwell is becoming one of London's hotspots. With our help we can move you into the area in no time and eliminate all the stress that's associated with relocating to a new house or office. Call StockwellRemovals.co.uk now and we will fulfil your destiny as a resident of Stockwell.