Lewis Hammerson

Lewis Hammerson initially joined the family garment business, Amalgamated Weatherware, in the 1930s.^[1] In 1942 he sold the family garment business and instead ventured into property, specifically housing, taking advantage of the need for apartments during World War II.^[1] His early developments included Castrol House in central London.^[1] He died in 1958 at the relatively early age of 42 but having established Hammerson as a leading property developer.^[1]

His wife, Sue, founded the Lewis W. Hammerson Memorial Hospital in Barnet in his memory.^[2][3]

He married Sarah "Sue" Waterman early in 1938, and they went on to have three children: David Hammerson, Peter Hammerson and Patricia Hammerson.^[2]