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Gautrey farm, Beach Road, Cottenham

History of the Gautrey farm

Harry Gautrey grew strawberries on this site and discovered a new variety naming it after his daughter, Brenda. His varieties were known for their disease resistance. Local streets are named after other local strawberry varieties: John Paxton, Royal Sovereign and King Leopold.

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