The Hambleton Group

The Hambleton Group Ltd is a holding company for a group of separately run businesses, each in a distinct niche. Its subsidiaries include Vectis Auctions, which runs live and online auctions of toys and collectables, and Vectis Vinyl, which extends the auction business into vinyl records and accessories. The group also owns Teesside Warehousing, a commercial warehousing and storage business, and Hambleton Storage, which provides secure storage for caravans and vehicles.

Vectis Auctions sells to buyers and consignors of collectables, with auctions covering items such as diecast models, trains and figurines. Teesside Warehousing and Hambleton Storage serve customers in the North East of England. The company's revenue comes from its auction, warehousing and storage operations.

The Hambleton Group Ltd was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees, UK. Its origins date to 1976, when Bryan and Jeannie Goodall started a business selling weekly-payment food hampers for delivery before Christmas, later known as Heritage Hampers. The group sold the hamper business in the 1990s and used the proceeds to buy Vectis Auctions.

Product: Live and online auctions of toys and collectables (Vectis Auctions), vinyl records and accessories (Vectis Vinyl), commercial warehousing (Teesside Warehousing), and secure caravan and vehicle storage (Hambleton Storage)