We at Lock Up Garages like it when we find stories across the UK, and even across the world, of very unusual items being found in people’s garages, as they would be the least likely place to find these items in a traditional sense.
We have started off in one of our previous blogs called ‘The Most Unusual Items Found in Garages’, so it’s now the time to carry on with the second part to this mini series.
A WW1 Military Arsenal
In September 2014, a man from St. Albans in Herefordshire was arrested for a military arsenal within his garage. It turned out that the man has been digging up and collecting artillery, ammunition, and anything associated with the military from WW1, and even parts from WW2, for over 40 years.
Apparently, the bomb disposal unit was called in to examine the collection to make sure none of it could be used. Eventually, the entire collection was destroyed.
An 18th Century Jewish Manuscript
Some of the strangest items that can be found are ones that have a religious significance, as you would naturally wonder why it would ever be in someone’s garage.
A garage in the Greater Manchester town of Bury was actually a home for such an item. It turned out that when the owner of the garage was clearing out their house and garage, they found a 300 year old Jewish manuscript in a cardboard box. The manuscript was written in Jewish religious text, possibly something that could have been passed down from previous generations.
A 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
In Colorado Springs in 2011, a woman passed away and passed on her entire estate to her next door neighbours. It turned out that, when the neighbours went next door to check out the house and garage, they discovered a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
It was reported that the original owner of the car bought it with some money that she won in Las Vegas. The car itself had clocked just under 3,000 miles, which is astonishing considering the fact that the car is currently 48 years old.
In the end, the vehicle was auctioned off for a whopping £75,000!
And there you have it! Who knows, if you have a rummage through your garage, you might find some weird and wonderful treasures within your garage. At Lock Up Garages, we specialise in providing high quality garages to a multitude of customers.
If you want to know more information, then please don’t hesitate to contact us. Just give us a call today on 020 8882 8575 and one of our incredibly friendly members of staff will be more than happy to help.
Following our recent post on frequently asked questions, we decided it would be handy for you to have even more of your queries on our services answered.
What Is The Minimum/Maximum Lease On A Garage?
Most people who rent with us choose to enter into an on-going quarterly agreement, which will run for as long as you need our services.
If you are looking for a short-term rental, we do offer a one month rental, although this may be subject to a one-off administration fee of £25.00.
If you find that after the initial month of renting, that you require a longer-term lease on your secure storage facility, we would be more than happy to extend the rental agreement for you.
We offer a flexible approach to our leases, and we are willing to help secure the right storage facility for you, to fit your budget and requirements.
What Locations Do You Have Storage Facilities For Rent?
We are proud to have the largest portfolio of lock-up garages in the whole of the UK. Our collection boasts around 14,000 garage units, which are available on over 1,000 different locations.
We have storage space all over the country, from Plymouth to Nottingham. Our service also covers the entirety of London and extends down onto the south coast near Brighton and Eastbourne.
If you’d like to see a detailed map of our locations click here.
If you don’t happen to find a storage facility in your desired location on our map, please feel free to contact us, as we keen to continue adding units to our portfolio.
What Can I Put In My Lock Up Garage?
Simply put, anything that will fit!
Our storage facilities are designed primarily for vehicles, but our storage facilities are fit to serve almost any domestic purpose.
If you are looking for a secure place to store your work tools, our storage facilities across the country could be the answer to your storage needs.
Our current clients use their lock-up garages for a wide variety of reasons, from storing excess furniture following a downsize in house to keeping their vehicle in a safe place overnight or while on holiday.
Whatever your needs, we pride ourselves on offering a hassle-free, streamlined service.
If you would like any more information, feel free to call one of our friendly experts on 020 8882 8575, who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
Alternatively, you can submit an online quick enquiry here and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
