Biographies

ROBIN FEDDEN, CBE   1908 – 1977

ROBIN FEDDEN, CBE   1908 – 1977

Writer, mountaineer, poet, worked for the National Trust Robin has been described by friends as “the embodiment of civilised elegance”. He had infectious gaiety, enthusiasm...
KATHARINE WALDO DOUGLAS, CBE  1870 – 1939

KATHARINE WALDO DOUGLAS, CBE  1870 – 1939

Wife of Romilly, novelist and translator When not focussed on writing and researching books, Katharine immersed herself in charitable works or accompanied her husband Romilly...
ARTHUR ROMILLY FEDDEN 1875 – 1939

ARTHUR ROMILLY FEDDEN 1875 – 1939

Watercolourist, writer, fly fisherman and gourmet Watercolour used in a fluid manner “the wet brush method” distinguishes Romilly’s watercolours and made him a respected teacher...