324 High Street, Cottenham
324 High Street, Cottenham
History of 324 High Street Cottenham
Early C18.
This house was the only property in Cottenham copyhold to a manor in Histon, that of St Etheldreda.
Early C19th: Henry Fullston, wheelwright, lived in the house and stacked his wood on the roadside.
1920s Mary Franklin lived here, first woman in village to wear shorts and trousers. She collected money for a dogs’ home and in 1929 gave prizes to two pupils, Christine Hopkins and Joan Cole, for an essay about dogs. (see Cottenham in Focus, 2002)
Building dates
- Built 1700–1740
Source for this date
- Built 1700–1740: Listed building: Early C18 (grade II)
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