Last Friday (April 5th 2019) the blue plaque which has been erected in tribute to Douglas Hayter had its official unveiling.

In recognition of his contributions to Bishop’s Stortford through his lawnmower manufacturing business which was founded in 1946, the unveiling took place at Douglas Hayter's former residence at Granary Cottage, 30 Mulberry Green, Old Harlow.

L-R: Stan Newens, former MP and head of Harlow Civic Society; (seated) Robert Halfon, MP; Jenny Pactat, daughter of Douglas Hayter; Maggie Hulcoop, chair of Harlow Council; Raghu Das, Hayter md

Family and friends were in attendance to witness the achievement bestowed by the Harlow Civic Society and its head, former Labour MP Stan Newens.

Also at the ceremony was managing director of Hayter Ltd, Ragu Das, who said, "“We are immensely proud to be a part of the unveiling of the blue plaque in honour of Douglas Hayter’s achievements. He was a great visionary and business man who contributed a lot to the local community in and around Old Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford."

Granary Cottage