Paxton House, Little Paxton

History of Paxton House

1861

Williamson Booth, 46, Baronet, b Herts

Frederick Vane, visitor, 49, captain in Hunts militia and in Civil service in Parliament, b Lincs

Noah Rowell, servant, 49, butler, b Rutland

William Baker, 25, footman, b Etchingham

Thomas Hubbard, 25, groom, b Beds

William Heffer, 19, groom, b Exning Suffolk

Fanny Voysey, 40, housekeeper, b Devon

Amy Rowland, 27, housemaid, b Hemingford

Mary Woodruff, 20, housemaid, b Sussex

Hannah Hopkins, 20, kitchen maid, b Cambridge

Little Paxton, OS 1889

In 1871 William Heffer was living at 10 Clement Place, Cambridge, working as a groom.

William had worked as donkey and cart driver when living with his family. He went to Yorkshire as an apprentice to a racing stable.

1903

Owned by Lord Gordon

School

Maternity hospital

1945

CP sent this note in 2025:

I was born here 25th October 1945. My mother was evacuated to Brampton during the war. My father was in the Army and they lived in Kent on the borders of London. My parents names were Alexander and Irene Glover. I did visit your museum a few years back and the gentleman there was so helpful and sent me lots of information about Paxton house, for which I am very grateful. I also while in the area visited the nature reserve which was wonderful. We then went into the cafe and had a very warm reception from all. I very much hope to visit again soon and bring my sister to see we’re I was born and once again visit the the nature reserve and museum. Thank you for the warmth I found there.

1959 demolished