The Hardings of Histon Manor: 1899-1927
Photo Credit @timioshinstudios
In the aftermath of the misdeeds of former owner William Peed, whose business corruption inflicted lasting wounds upon the villages of South Cambridgeshire, a new era emerged at Histon Manor. In 1899, the Harding family moved in. Ambrose Harding, accompanied by his wife Adele and their one-year-old daughter Rosamund, assumed guardianship of the estate, heralding a quirky and interesting chapter in the house’s history.
Present owner, Katherine Mann, will explore the family's impact on the village, particularly during the tumultuous period of World War I, their pioneering efforts in establishing a private zoo in the gardens, and the architectural changes they wrought upon the manor house itself.
Gain a deeper understanding of life within a small Cambridgeshire manor house during this turn-of-the-century era.
Bio
Katherine Mann moved into Histon Manor in 2018.
She is the co-founder of Postgrad Solutions Ltd, an education media business. She is also the co-creator of the "Fitz and Will – The Cambridge Cats" series of children's picture books, which has sold over 20,000 copies worldwide.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Katherine has a strong interest in local history and is involved in a variety of charitable causes. She also looks after marketing and PR for the Histon and Impington Village Society.