A coloured cartoon drawing of a bald man in a tuxedo holding a wine bottle with a napkin, with text below reading The Gyp.

The Gyp Varsity cartoon by H A Moden

72 Humberstone Road

History of 72 Humberstone Road

1911

Harry Moden, 29, manufacturer’s clerk scientific instruments, b Cambridge

May, 29, b Stapleford

Before his marriage Harry had lived with his family at The Wheatsheaf, 3 Market Hill. It was during the period 1903 to 1914 that as well as his day time job, he was most prolific as an artist and cartoonist. He produced many humorous sketches of Cambridge life, many of which were printed as postcards on sale in local shops. He would visit the New Theatre and made silhouette sketches of the cast of each production. He also designed menu cards, programme covers and advertisements for both local and national products. However, his health suffered, and on doctor’s advice he started to take more exercise and moved from the house in Humberstone Road, to Milton Road, in 1914. His artistic output reduced significantly and after this time he was mostly forgotten as a local artist.

A line drawing showing several people in canoes and punts on the River Cam, with King’s College Chapel in the background.

Varsity Sketch: On the Cam by H A Moden

Black and white ink drawing depicting a chaotic scene of people in a train station with luggage flying through the air.

Station Raid by Harry Moden

Black and white ink drawing of a chaotic crowd scene with men in formal wear, caps, and uniforms amidst fire and flying debris.

Ragging by Harry Moden

Black and white drawing of soldiers, some bandaged, standing before an officer sitting on a toy horse on a wheeled platform.

After the Rag by Harry Moden

A pen-and-ink drawing showing a large group of men in caps and gowns surrounding and climbing on top of a tramcar.

Attack on the Tram by H A Moden

A black and white ink drawing depicting a chaotic scene of men in formal evening wear shouting and brawling at a committee.

A Debate at the Union, Harry A Moden

A black-and-white ink drawing shows men in tuxedos in chaotic, rowdy celebration around a piano and a long dining table.

Peace and Plenty by Harry Moden

Black and white ink drawing of a silhouette of people in an open-topped car passing King's College chapel in Cambridge.

King’s Parade by H A Moden

Black-and-white ink drawing of a silhouette featuring a figure clinging to a lamppost while two men in top hats watch.

Trapped by H A Moden

A colourful drawing of a woman with a clown-like red nose, wearing an apron, bowtie, and a cap topped with sewing needles.

College Bedder by H A Moden

A silhouette drawing showing two men in top hats, an academic in a gown, and a couple sitting close together on a bench.

‘Love is blind’, H A Moden c.1911

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