Hertfordshire Postcard Artists, Photographers, Publishers, etc. Henry George Moulden (1861-1916) of Hitchin |
Henry George Moulden lived in Hitchin all his life, and was working as a photographic artist - possibly for Latchmore or Nichols. He had his own studio by 1886, near The Biggin, moving to the High Street in the early 20th century. The examples of his work, below range from carte de visite to postcards, including some of the First World War.
(Note that at the time of preparing this timeline the most relevant local papers were still not available on the British Newspaper Archive)
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1861 | baptism | Henry George Moulden, son of Joseph (shoemaker) and Eliza, at Hitchin 9th August 1861. | |||||
1871 | census | 1 year old Henry Moulden with parents Joseph (boot maker & publican) and Eliza (boot binder), and sister Annie (6) in Bucklesbury Street, Hitchin. | |||||
1881 | census | 19 year old Henry Moulden, photographic artist, with parents Joseph (boot maker) and Eliza (boot binder),and sister Annie (16, dress maker) in Biggin Lane, Hitchin. | |||||
1886 | directory | Henry George Moulden, photographer & teacher of music, The Biggin, Hitchin in 1871 | |||||
1886 (27 February) | Herts Mercury | Mr. H. G. Moulden plate a pianoforte solo at the Workman's Hall, Hitchin | |||||
1890 | directory | Henry George Moulden, photographer & teacher of music, The Biggin, Hitchin | |||||
1891 | census | 29 year old Henry G Moulden, photographer, with parents Joseph (shoemaker) and Eliza, in Biggin Lane, Hitchin. | |||||
1893 | Leighton Buzzard Observer | ... Mr. H. G. Moulden, A.C.O. (organist of Hitchin Parish Church) | |||||
1894 (31 August) | Luton Times | Mr. H. G. Moulden, A. C. O., organist of St Mary's, Church, Hitchin, has composed a collection of "Eight Kyries." | |||||
1895 (26 July) | Luton Times | Mr. H. G. Moulden, organist of Hitchin Parish Church, has obtained the F.R.C.O. diploma. | |||||
1897 (31 July) | The Star | At a wedding at St Ippolyts Parish Church ... Before the service Mr. H. G. Moulden, F.R.C.O., played appropriate music, and at the conclusion the "Wedding March." ... A photograph of the wedding was taken by Mr. Moulden, of the Biggin Studio, Hitchin. ... | |||||
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1901 | census | 39 year old Henry G Moulden, photographer & organist, with widowed father Joseph (retired shoemaker), sister Annie M Anderson (35) and brother-in-law Jhn Anderson(38, carpenter) at St Mary's school, Hitchin | |||||
1903 | post card |
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1911 | census | ? | |||||
1912 | directory | Henry George Moulden, F.R.C.O., organist to nthe parish church photographer, 27a, High Street, Hitchin. | |||||
1916 (23 Dec) | Herts Mercury | Death of Parish Organist. - The news of the death on Friday last week [Dec15] of Mr. Henry George Moulden, F.R.C.O., cast a gloom over the town, for few men had gained the affection of the townspeople as had the deceased. The late Mr. Moulden died after a short illness of Bright's disease at the age of 55 years. He was organist and choirmaster of St. Mary's Church and a Freemason, and in business life was a photographer and music dealer. Townspeople paid a remarkable tribute at the funeral on Wednesday. | |||||
1922 | directory | Frederick Charles Sharp, photographer, 27a High Street, Hitchin. |
Some CDV by Moulden
View Post cards by Mouldon
Box Trees, Hermitage Road, Hitchin Published by H. G. Moulden, Photo, Hitchin Posted 1905
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à Tilehouse Street, Hitchin Publisher H. G. Moulden, Photo, Hitchin Posted 1905 |
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