Director Shareholding

Hammerson PLC
28 February 2005


Notification of Directors Interests


John Nelson, Non-Executive Director of Hammerson plc, purchased 10,000 ordinary
25p shares on 28 February 2005 at 898p per share.

Following this purchase, Mr Nelson holds a total of 10,000 ordinary 25p shares
in Hammerson plc.

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