Photo of Shandy Hall, a house near Coxwold in the North York Moors, North Yorkshire, northern England.

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Laurence Sterne was curate at Coxwold when he wrote much of Tristram Shandy at this house, which he renamed Shandy Hall. Its core is a medieval timber hall of around 1430, added to over the centuries and now cared for by a trust, with quirky walled gardens out the back. The house and gardens open seasonally and to paid entry, so check the days before setting off. The village itself is worth a wander too.

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