28/07/2026
Over the 20th century, our towns in Hampshire grew and changed shape and all over the county, building was a booming trade.
Over the course of the Hunters & Gatherers project, our Hunter volunteers audited objects in our collection which tell the stories of building companies from across Hampshire.
Do you know anyone who worked for a Hampshire building business?
Image: black and white photograph, view looking south east towards New Street, Basingstoke at construction work on the new Co-operative House building on the corner of Wi******er Road and New Street, a large crane is hoisting a metal girder into position with one builder high up standing astride another girder helping to position it, John Mares clothing factory is to rear of shot, about 1960-1970
