27 JULY 1903: WILLIAM WALDORF ASTOR PURCHASES HEVER CASTLE
“27 July marks one of the most important days in Hever’s history. On this day in 1903, the sale of Hever Castle to William Waldorf Astor was completed. Astor wrote in his personal ledger: “The sale of the freehold of the Castle and 630 acres was completed by Edmund Meade Waldo. Esq.” The Astor … [Read more…]