Clare Cottage, Literary museum and thatched cottage in Helpston, Great Britain
The stone building features traditional thatched roofing, white exterior walls, and multiple windows across its two-story structure in rural Cambridgeshire.
Born in 1793, English poet John Clare spent his early years in this cottage before working as a gardener at the nearby Burghley House in 1811.
The cottage serves as a museum displaying original manuscripts, personal items, and documents that illustrate the life and works of poet John Clare.
Visitors can explore the restored interior, gardens, and exhibition space, which includes a café and shop, following extensive renovations completed with Heritage Lottery funding.
The northern section of the cottage retains an original dovecote from the Elizabethan era, when the Fitzwilliam family acquired the village.
Location: Helpston
Address: 16 Woodgate
Website: http://clarecottage.org
GPS coordinates: 52.63420,-0.34468
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:05
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