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Shandy Hall
Shandy Hall, a high-gabled stone building with a garden
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Established 1968
Type Historic house
Key holdings First editions of Laurence Sterne's works

Shandy Hall is a special museum in Coxwold, North Yorkshire, England. It used to be the home of a famous writer named Rev. Laurence Sterne. He lived there from 1760 to 1768.

Sterne is well-known for his interesting novels. His most famous books are The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy. Today, Shandy Hall lets visitors explore where this important writer lived and worked.

The History of Shandy Hall

Plaque commemorating Laurence Sterne at Shandy Hall
A plaque at Shandy Hall remembering Laurence Sterne

How the Building Changed Over Time

Shandy Hall has a long history. The oldest parts of the building were built around 1430. It started as a long hall for the local priest. In the 1600s, it was made bigger.

Later, when Laurence Sterne moved in, he made many changes. He used money from his popular novels to update the house. There is a stone sign above the door. It says Sterne wrote Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey there. However, this is not completely true. Two parts of Tristram Shandy were already published in 1759. That was before Sterne even moved to Coxwold.

Shandy Hall Today

Shandy Hall is a very important historical building. It is called a "Grade I listed building." This means it is protected because of its special history and architecture. The house was fixed up in 1960 to keep it in good condition.

Now, the Laurence Sterne Trust takes care of Shandy Hall. This trust is a charity. They make sure the house is open for people to visit. You might have even seen Shandy Hall in a movie! It was featured in the 2006 film A Cock and Bull Story. This movie was based on Sterne's book Tristram Shandy.

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  • West entrance of Shandy Hall

    The west entrance of Shandy Hall

  • The parlour at Shandy Hall

    The Parlour inside the house

  • Plaque commemorating Laurence Sterne at Shandy Hall

    A plaque remembering the writer Laurence Sterne

  • Medieval wall painting at Shandy Hall

    Old wall paintings found behind wood panels

  • The formal gardens at Shandy Hall

    The beautiful formal gardens behind the hall

  • Laurence Sternes study at Shandy Hall

    Laurence Sterne's study, where he worked

  • Ay oop - Detail from page 76 of Tristram Shandy by Martin Rowson CCWSH-1200P76

    Shandy Hall shown in a graphic novel of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

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