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Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire

Shaw's Corner is a former rectory which was the home of playwright George Bernard Shaw from 1906 until his death in 1950, located in Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire. Shaw wrote many of his major works in a secluded, home-built revolving hut located at the bottom of the garden. The house is in the care of the National Trust. It is within the council area of Welwyn Hatfield (Hertfordshire).
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1348110.

Place Type: Literary Heritage
Historic County: Hertfordshire
Lat, Long: 51.83577,-0.26857133
Grid Reference: TL 1939 1665
Civil Parish: Ayot St Lawrence CP
Council Area: Welwyn Hatfield CA (Hertfordshire CA)
Police Area: Hertfordshire PA

GBPN ID: 304349
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Shaw's_Corner,_Hertfordshire_304349

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