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Paxton Place (Paxton Park House) c.1903Paxton 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
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