Max Gate

Max Gate is the former home of Thomas Hardy and is located in Dorchester, Dorset, England.

Related Topics:
Thomas Hardy - Dorchester - Dorset - England

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Hardy designed and lived in Max Gate from 1885 until his death in 1928. It was here that he wrote Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure and The Mayor of Casterbridge, as well as much of his poetry.

Related Topics:
1885 - 1928 - Poetry

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Max Gate is now owned by the National Trust. The house contains several pieces of Hardy's furniture.

Related Topics:
National Trust - Furniture

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