Max Gate

Max Gate

Max Gate is not an ancient gate or historical ruin, but the former home of one of Britain's most celebrated writers — Thomas Hardy, located in Dorchester, the capital of Dorset in England.

Thomas Hardy (June 2, 1840 – January 11, 1928) was a British writer. Born into a declining rural aristocratic family, he went to London in 1861 to study architecture and also engaged in literature, philosophy, and theology. He worked as an architect for several years before devoting himself fully to literary creation. He authored many works during his lifetime, most of which were set in rural life. His two most famous novels are "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" and "Jude the Obscure."

Max Gate was personally designed by Hardy. He lived here from 1885 until his death in 1928. It was in this house that he wrote timeless masterpieces such as "Tess of the d'Urbervilles," "Jude the Obscure," and "The Mayor of Casterbridge," as well as numerous poems composed in his later years. Today, Max Gate is owned by the National Trust. The rooms contain some of the original furniture used by Hardy during his residence, while his cultural research materials are preserved at the Dorset County Museum.

Max Gate

Why you should go: One of the most renowned writer’s homes in Dorset

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Dorset County [Dorset County]

City where the attraction is located: Dorchester [Dorchester]