The records comprise a selection of the firms publications 1900-1975
HARRY HEBDITCH COLLECTION
This material is held atMuseum of English Rural Life
- Reference
- GB 7 TR HEB
- Dates of Creation
- 1900-1970
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 86 documents
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Company began as a partnership between Mr Harry and Charles Hebditch who established a small poultry business at Stratton, near South Peterton in the late 1890's. The business prospered and the manufacture of poultry housing was commenced and a move was made to Martock at around 1900. The business expanded and diversified and became a limited company in 1922. At the present time the company manufactures all types of agricultural, domestic and industrial timber sectional buildings from small sheds to large office buildings. The present directors of the company are two grandsons of Mr Harry Hebditch and the son and grandson of Mr Charles Hebditch, the original proprietors.
Arrangement
P Publications, Promotions and Advertising Records
P2/A Individual Advertising and Servicing Publications
Access Information
Open for consultation
Acquisition Information
Material deposited on permanent loan June 1970, T70/7.
Note
Compiled by Caroline Gould, 25 November 2002
Other Finding Aids
A detailed catalogue is available at the Museum of English Rural Life
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