The History of Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd in Stonehouse

In April 2026 Stonehouse History Group held an event on the history of Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

We featured the memories of some of the people who have worked there over the years as well as photos and objects brought along by members.

Click on the links below for the Display and Powerpoint Presentations from that evening and also articles written by former workers.

Our display on Hoffmann’s including Working at Hoffmann’s, Hoffmann’s Social Events, Activities and Memories.

The Carnival Queen in 1945 was Mary Conboy and her attendants were Mary McCann and Thelma Lewis

 

Three talks on the history of Hoffmann’s by Vicki Walker, Andrew Walker and John Wilkins

Mike Cooke’s memories of working at Hoffmann’s

The history of Hoffmann’s 2006 by Paul Smith

 

Wooden trophy won by Hoffmann Athletic Football team as champions of the Stroud Wartime Football League 1942-43