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## Shandy Hall
In 1760, the Rev. Laurence Sterne, renowned for his novel "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman," became the perpetual curate of Coxwold and moved into Shandy Hall. He named the house after his literary work, and it was here that he wrote the subsequent volumes of "Tristram Shandy" and "A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy." (laurencesternetrust.org.uk) The house, originally built around 1430 as a timber-framed hall, underwent significant alterations during Sterne's residence, including the addition of a two-storey brick extension and a coach house. (britainexpress.com) After Sterne's death in 1768, the house continued to serve as a parsonage until the 1960s. In 1964, the Laurence Sterne Trust was established to preserve Shandy Hall as a museum dedicated to his life and works. The museum houses the world's largest collection of editions of Sterne's works, including first editions and translations. (museumsuk.com) The gardens surrounding the hall have been developed over several decades into a remarkable collection of old roses, unusual perennials, and heritage vegetables, complementing the literary collections and extending the visitor experience beyond the house itself. (artfund.org)
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