{"id":592,"date":"2017-11-27T06:32:43","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T06:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.a1taxis.net\/blog\/?p=592"},"modified":"2017-11-27T06:40:22","modified_gmt":"2017-11-27T06:40:22","slug":"shaws-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.a1taxis.net\/blog\/shaws-corner\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaw\u2019s Corner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shaw\u2019s Corner History:<\/b><\/p>\n

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(Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>Shaw’s Corner in the 1930s)<\/p>\n

The history of Shaw\u2019s corner<\/a> starts early in the 20<\/span>th<\/span> century. It is located in Welwyn Garden City<\/a>, Hertfordshire, UK. Shaw\u2019s corner was a residence of the famous prominent <\/span>George Bernard Shaw<\/a> <\/b>who was a distinguished Irish playwright. The history of its institution is intriguing as George Bernard Shaw built the residence for his short stay to let the locals of London know that he really was away from the capital city. Thus, the residence got his name as Shaw\u2019s Corner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shaw\u2019s Corner Welwyn:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Shaw\u2019s Corner was built in 1902 by local authorities and architects as a rector\u2019s house. Initially, the locals thought to make it look like a parish but they soon realised that it was too large for it. In fact, the architects used local materials and bricks to distinguish its look from other houses. In 1906, George Bernard Shaw visited Welwyn Garden City and rented this newly-built house. Shaw liked the residence so much that he later bought the house as his permanent residence. Shaw was so obsessed with the house that he decorated it accordingly to his peace of mind and not attraction because he sought mental peace more than self-satisfaction. Shaw lived his remaining life at the house and died there in 1950. After Shaw\u2019s death, the house was presented to the <\/span>National Trust<\/a><\/b> according to Shaw\u2019s lifetime will.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who was George Bernard Shaw:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Born on July 26<\/span>th,<\/span> 1856 in Dublin, Ireland \u2013 George Bernard Shaw was a remarkable English Playwright of the 19<\/span>th<\/span> and 20<\/span>th<\/span> century. Shaw was also an indirect political activist and participated in the national politics. He also propelled to the heights of prosperity as being the foremost novelist and a critic. Form non-platonic romantic liaisons to Fabian years of success, Shaw\u2019s writings never disappointed his admirers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Features of Shaw\u2019s Corner:<\/b><\/p>\n

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One the best features of Shaw\u2019s corner is its mesmerising garden that attracts hundreds at an instant. There\u2019s a 6ft square writing hut. Further, people can also learn more about following amenities:<\/span><\/p>\n