Harry Waechter

Who was Harry Waechter?

Sir Harry Waechter, 1st Baronet DL was the only son of Sir Max Waechter. He was a businessman and philanthropist, who started developing the garden, now called "Ramster" near Chiddingfold in Surrey, which he purchased at some time between 1890 and 1900. He also had property in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia.

He was educated at Clifton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was made a partner in Bessler, Waechter & Co. in 1901.

Waechter was appointed a deputy lieutenant of the County of London in September 1909. He was raised to the Baronetage in the New Years Honours, January 1911. He is described in The Times article as "Henry Waechter, Esq, Managing Director of the firm of Bessler, Waechter and Co. Limited, Shippers and Ship owners of which Sir Max Waechter is Chairman. Has given generous support to the Territorial Force and Cadet Corps in Surrey. High Sheriff of Surrey in 1910 and Master of the Chiddingfold Foxhounds. "

In 1907, he instituted a Band Competition, held at Ramster.

In 1912, he gave land in Woodbridge Road, Guildford to Guildford Borough Council, in trust, with cricket included in the objects of the Trust. This land is now the home of Guildford Cricket Club.