Bedford Vehicles – Creators of the Original Luton Van

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: August 12th, 2024

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What has nowadays become one of the most popular trade and property removal vehicles ever – the Luton van, originated as a concept in the early decades of the twentieth century, on the drawing boards of famous British truck manufacturer Bedford Vehicles. The original concept was initially inspired by the demands of a growing economy, which required versatile and reliable vehicles for transporting goods. The vehicle commonly known as a Luton van today, first appeared in nineteen thirty three in the form of a Bedford produced truck chassis simply known as a Bedford Two-ton van. There was no intentional designation as Luton van, but the name stuck as the Bedford plant producing the vehicles was located in Luton, Bedfordshire, England...

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DIY Tips for how to pack glasses and plates for moving

Author: Kim Jacobs

One of the biggest challenges when relocating from one house to another is how to pack glasses for moving in such a way that every single glass, plate, or other piece of kitchenware arrives at the new address in one piece. To ensure each glass is completely covered, wrap each glass individually with enough packing paper, ensuring a snug fit.

The job can be a little taunting, but at the same time, it is only natural that you would want to take care of it on your own. Professional packers might know the ins and outs of packing glasses and plates for transportation. However, yours might have sentimental value attached to them, thus prompting you to want to get the job done with your own two hands. Or, you might be looking to reduce the overall cost of your moving project by getting as muc...

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Longest and Most Famous European Rivers

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: March 21st, 2024

The European continent is home to some of the world’s longest and best known rivers. Here are some of the most famous rivers that are located on the old continent. Below is the list of Europe’s longest rivers.

The Volga River

The Volga River is the longest in Europe with a length of 3,692 kilometers.. The river is located in Russia and flows through the central parts of the country into the Caspian Sea. It is also largest  in terms of watershed and discharge. The river is often referred as the National River of Russia as eleven of the twenty largest cities in the country are situated in Volga’s drainage basin. Along it are located to some of the largest water reservoirs in the world, including those that are crucial for the region’s hydroelectric dams...

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13 interesting facts about English

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: March 21st, 2024

English Language

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world. However despite its wide popularity people know very little about the language. Here some facts for English that you will find to be very interesting.

  1. The letter ‘E’ is the most used in the English language. Studies show that every 8th letter is an ‘E’. Also more English words commence with the letter ‘S’ than any other. Example: Man and van services (three ‘Es’ in 17 letters and a word that starts with ‘S’ in a combination of four words). This demonstrates the prevalence of ‘E’ as a common letter and ‘S’ as a starter, showcasing the quirky characteristics of the English language.
  2. Did you know that the most commonly used noun in the entire English language is ‘time’? This reflects how central t...
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Council tax when moving house – update your bill

Author: Kim Jacobs

Moving houses is a complicated endeavour and it often-times includes much more to plan, prepare for and do than one might expect. In addition to finding the right place to relocate to, arranging everything with your landlord, and hiring movers to help you with the physical relocation from point A to Point B, you will also need to take care of quite a lot of paperwork.

Managing what you are going to do with your council tax when moving houses is one of those things that people often forget they need to handle until the last moment...

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The Five Tallest Churches in the World

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: October 30th, 2023

Christian churches have always been some of the most fascinating structures in the world. Interestingly, these churches not only served as places of worship but also as indicators of the city’s wealth and architectural prowess. The race to build the world’s tallest church was as fervent as the modern competition to erect the world’s tallest building. Before the introduction of the skyscraper, some of these churches were amongst the tallest building in the world. Here are the tallest church edifices on the planet.

  1. Ulm-MinsterUlm Minster – Located in the German city of Ulm, it is the tallest church in the world and from 1890 to 1901 was the tallest building overall. The construction of the church commenced in 1377 and ended over five centuries later in 1890. Its steeple is 161...
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Several Peaceful Retreats around London

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: October 10th, 2023

When one thinks of London, one thinks about busy streets, constant hassle and stress, and flocks of tourists. Even if you have lived here for decades, you might be so fed up with all those things that you start considering calling your local man and van company, have all your stuff loaded on a van and moving to the countryside. While this may be a great way to escape the problems of the city, you should not be so quick to do it. Because, believe it or not, the capital has much more peaceful places hidden away from the noise and traffic of the main roads than you might have ever suspected. Apart from that if you wish you can get familiar with the safest boroughs in London.

The London Guide features a number of such places, some of the most appealingly looking among them being:

  • Locat...
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Can I hire men (helpers) just to load a van?

Author: Kim Jacobs

No matter whether you are moving from a small one-bedroom apartment to another, or you are literally moving houses, planning your relocation is a complex task. There are a lot of factors to consider, cost being among the most important ones. 

You might want to enlist some friends to help you with the packing and moving. Or you will be compelled to hire a reputable man and van company to handle every single detail of the project. Both options come with their pros and cons. 

Or, you might want to explore a middle way. You and your family or friends might handle the packing and unpacking of your goods, and leave the loading and unloading of the van to the trained professionals. 

Is This Possible?

The short answer is yes – no reputable man and van company will refuse a simple lo...

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Checking into London – Time to Wrap Up & Go

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: January 3rd, 2023

Living in the British melting pot known is London is definitely a highly enjoyable undertaking. Whatever it is you need, when it comes to your home or office, a professional man and van service in London would always come handy. You may want your belongings quickly wrapped up and transported to a designated location or having been craving for extra storage. Do you want to relocate your house? It is quite easy to arrange, so do not hesitate a moment. Pick up and start dialling. London’s top-notch moving crews will have your back. Affordable and budget-friendly, men & vans cover a vast array of services.

The house relocation conundrum – change is always new

Having breathed the air of the huffing megapolis, you may be ready to make a major change, such as changing the borough or simply bu...

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Life Saving Strategies for Your Move out of Busy London

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: January 3rd, 2023

London is one of the largest metropolises in the world today. The closer you are to the center of the city, the busier the streets become. This can become a real pain on your moving day, because streetwalkers as well as motor vehicles will get in the way.

London TrafficFirst and foremost, there is the problem that the man with a van that you have hired to assist you for the duration of your removal will not have where to park the van directly outside the property you are moving out of. He or she might find a parking spot as far away from the desired place as a couple of minutes walk, which will definitely make your task harder, not to say impossible to accomplish.

There is also the problem with pedestrians. Let’s say that your London man and van specialists are experienced (or lucky) enough to find a ...

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