Price's Candles Site

Heritage, Fareham

The former Price's Patent Candle Company site near the town centre is a significant location in Fareham's industrial history. Price's established manufacturing operations in Fareham in the 1830s and the factory was a major employer for over a century. The company was known for innovation in candle making, developing new processes and products that were sold nationally and internationally. The factory site has been redeveloped for housing and commercial use, but the Price's name remains well known locally. The former chimney was a town landmark until its demolition. The site represents an important chapter in Fareham's story as an industrial town.