Biographies

This section brings together brief profiles of three members of the Fedden family: Robin Fedden CBE, Katharine Waldo Douglas CBE, and Arthur Romilly Fedden.

Their lives reflect a shared connection with literature, art, travel, public service and cultural history. The biographies introduce their personal backgrounds, professional achievements, published works and wider contributions, from Robin Fedden’s writing and work with the National Trust, to Katharine Waldo Douglas’s literary and charitable service, and Arthur Romilly Fedden’s career as a watercolourist, writer and teacher.

Together, these profiles provide an overview of the family’s creative legacy and historical significance, with links to further information on each individual.

Robin Fedden

Writer, mountaineer, poet, and worked for the National Trust Robin has been described by friends as “the embodiment of civilised elegance”. He had infectious gaiety,...

Katharine W. Douglas

Wife of Romilly, novelist and translator When not focused on writing and researching books, Katharine immersed herself in charitable works or accompanied her husband, Romilly,...

Arthur R. Fedden

Watercolourist, writer, fly fisherman and gourmet. Known for his fluid “wet brush” technique, Romilly was a respected artist and teacher...