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Shaw's Corner opens as National Trust's underrated gem

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Shaw's Corner in Ayot St Lawrence, the Edwardian home of playwright George Bernard Shaw, is a National Trust site with preserved gardens and a revolving writing hut.

Shaw's Corner in Ayot St Lawrence is a National Trust property in Hertfordshire offering visitors a glimpse into the life of playwright George Bernard Shaw. The handsome Edwardian house was his home for more than 40 years, from 1906 until his death in 1950, and many of the rooms remain much as he left them.

Visitors can explore interiors filled with personal possessions, books, photographs and mementoes from Shaw's literary career, which earned him both a Nobel Prize and an Oscar. The grounds extend across 3.5 acres and have been carefully preserved in accordance with Shaw's wishes. They feature colourful herbaceous borders, expansive lawns, an orchard and a wildflower meadow designated as a Local Wildlife Site.

The property's most distinctive feature is Shaw's revolving writing hut at the bottom of the garden. Designed to follow the sun throughout the day, it allowed him to write in natural light and many of his works were produced in this remarkable structure. Although smaller than many National Trust properties, the site is well equipped for visitors and described as one of the county's most underrated attractions.

Shaw's Corner opens as National Trust's underrated gem
Image: Herts Advertiser

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