Hofton and Son

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Hofton and Son
Company typePrivate
IndustryConstruction
FoundedJanuary 1, 1846;178 years ago (1846-01-01) in Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Incorporated in May 27, 1936
FounderLevi Hofton
Headquarters
Langar, Nottinghamshire
,
United Kingdom
Area served
 East Midlands
Website hoftonandson.co.uk

Hofton and Son are a British construction company founded in 1846 [1] which for most of its period of operation has been based in Beeston, Nottingham. In 1936 the business changed its name to Hofton and Son Limited.

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History

The business started in 1846 with Levi Hofton (1816 - 1870) who operated as a joiner and undertaker in Beeston, Nottingham. His son Robert Gamble Hofton (1848 - 1912 [2] ) succeeded him in the business and the business moved into general building contracting. Robert's son Henry Robert Hofton (1875 - 1954) followed his father into the business.

Henry Robert Hofton was also the architect for many of the domestic properties that the business constructed.

Initially Henry Robert Hofton was joined in the business by his son Henry Rex Hofton, but Henry Rex died in 1931 at the age of 27. Henry Robert was later joined by his other son Harold and (John) Richard Shoulder as co-directors and in 1936 the business changed its name from H.R. Hofton and Sons to Hofton and Son Limited [3] and was incorporated on May 27, 1936.

Works

The company has been responsible for the construction of a significant amount of domestic properties in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, and also further afield. It has also constructed a number of significant local business and other properties, including:

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References

  1. ↑ "Hofton & Son About". Hofton and Son. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Deaths". Nottingham Evening Post. England. 23 December 1912. Retrieved 30 May 2020– via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ↑ "Private Company Formed". Long Eaton Advertiser. England. 5 June 1936. Retrieved 12 May 2020– via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ↑ "The New Premises for Barton Transport Ltd". Nottingham Journal. England. 17 December 1934. Retrieved 30 May 2020– via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ↑ "Beeston Town Hall". Nottingham Journal. England. 14 March 1938. Retrieved 30 May 2020– via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ↑ "West Bridgford's New Library". Nottingham Evening Post. England. 2 March 1939. Retrieved 30 May 2020– via British Newspaper Archive.
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