Biographies

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
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
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...