Our History

Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!

Established in 1968, we are celebrating our 50th year anniversary in 2018!

Learn more about our rich history with our interactive timeline below.

G&R’s 50 Years of History Timeline

1968

G&R Removals Established

Established in London by Harry Welsby David Green. Dave Green (Don’t call him Harry or Welsby) was born into the moving industry, his father Harry Green operated his own Removals Company in Hampstead, London, regretfully they were unable to work alongside each other and is his own words Dave Green was ’ unemployable’. Coupled with his experience in the industry, his ‘unemployable’ status and ambition to succeed he started his own business with a partner Keith Rout, the birth of G&R Removals.

1969

The G&R Family Grows

The birth of current Managing Director Lance Green, son of David and Valerie Green.

G&R Removals office and telephone line was managed by Valerie Green from the family home in Wembley, in the front room/ study / nursery.

First corporate contract with Bluthner Pianos in London was made, Bluthner Piano Centre remains our customer today.

1974

Our First Warehouse

G&R Warehouse acquired in Ealing, the office was a porta-cabin.

1976

Our First Offices

G&R Offices opened in Ealing Broadway.

1977

Longest Serving Employee Joins

G&R Removals longest serving employee Denis Healy joined the company, still operational after 40 years of service.

1978

A New Member is Born

The birth of Victoria Green currently Financial Director, 3^rd daughter of David and Valerie Green.

1981

Relocation

G&R moves warehouse and offices to Acton Town, outgrows the warehouse after 4 years. Offices in Ealing Broadway close.

1986

New Chiswick Warehouse

22,000 sqft warehouse in Bollo Lane Chiswick was purchased, where the company operated from for 30 years.

Lance Green joins the company as driver and piano mover.

1993

End of Partnership

The partnership of G&R has come to an end.

1994

New Partnership

Lance Green joins his father as partner of G&R Removals, reluctantly adapting to a new office based role.

1995

Another Green Joins

Victoria Green joins the company as an energetic youth.

1998

G&R 30th Anniversary!

Lance & Vicky throw a surprise ‘30^th anniversary party for Dave (who was not impressed) in Turnham Green, Chiswick which he did enjoy in the end….

2004

New Ownership

Lance Green and Victoria Green formally buy G&R Removals, business and premises from Dave Green their father, Dave Green ‘semi retires’ and travels the world.

2005

Wedding

Dave Green gives away Victoria Green at her wedding who is the only daughter he got to do this for she is now Victoria Murphy.

2007

Dave Green Sadly Passes

The sad passing away of Dave Green who lost his battle with cancer.

2008

G&R 40th Anniversary!

40^th Anniversary party held at The Orangery in Gunnersbury Park Ealing, a fun filled family affair remembering Dave Green and celebrating his life.

2011

Ltd

G&R Removals Ltd is established

2014

Proud Yamaha Distributor

G&R Removals are proud to have been selected for the national distribution of new Yamaha pianos

2018

G&R 50th Anniversary!

50^th Anniversary party held to celebrate the golden years.

2018

G&R’s Continued National Expansion

The sale of the premises in Chiswick to property developers prompts the relocation of our offices and warehouse from Chiswick to Langley, near Heathrow airport.
The opening of G&R Newcastle and acquisition of Tenniswood Removals, a local removal family run company with an excellent reputation and great experience in piano removals. Tenniswood Removals a long standing partner of G&R Removals, directed by David Tenniswood and his son (also David Tenniswood) who now operate G&R Newcastle.
A 3000M2 temperature controlled, high security warehouse now offers flexibility and scope for the National operation.

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What Our Clients Say

Package of the pianos is very secure

“Our 3 pianos were released by the customs on March 27 and were transported to our warehouse in Beijing yesterday. The outer package of the pianos is very secure and in good condition. During this period of time, we kept communicating and working hard. So, I want to give my most sincere thanks to everyone for your the hard work and assistance.”

Kevin

Such a great professional job

“Many thanks to you and your team for doing such a great professional job last week.”

Lois

Made the whole thing very easy for us!

“I just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with your company this week and how smoothly the whole day went. For what to us seemed like quite a complicated 3 way piano-move, your team took it in their stride and made the whole thing very easy for us! Thank you for your professional service.”

Charlotte Houghton

Reading – Guildford

We would certainly highly recommend you to others

“Hello. I’d just like to say how pleased I was with the way in which your removal team handled the job at our school last Thursday. The grand piano was delivered and set onto its A-frame in very little time. The men also had to move an upright piano up 3 floors and then bring down a very heavy Pianola, which I know was awkward to move and meant taking off a couple of doors. There was no fuss in doing this, they just got on with the job very professionally. Please pass my thanks onto your team. We would certainly highly recommend you to others.”

Miriam Roberts

Brighton and Hove High School

Our London Facilities

G&R Removals,
6A Langley Business Centre,
Station Road,
Langley,
Slough,
SL3 8DS

Tel: +44 (0)1753 589080

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Our Newcastle Facilities

G&R Removals,
1 Bedewell Industrial Park,
Hebburn,
Newcastle,
Northumberland,
NE31 2HQ

Tel: +44 (0)191 272 1965

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