Literary houses · North East England
The Old Rectory
In or near Houghton-le-Spring.
The Old Rectory — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street · 7.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Old Rectory is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. building in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
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Place summary
The Old Rectory is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its association with prominent literary figures and its historical significance in the region. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works and gain insight into the lives of those who once inhabited the space. The site reflects the cultural heritage of the area and its contributions to literature.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8422, -1.4708
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- DH4 4BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Houghton and Sunderland South
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547064 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Rectory?
- The Old Rectory is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH4 4BB), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is The Old Rectory?
- The Old Rectory — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The Old Rectory?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH4 4BB.
- How do I get to The Old Rectory?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH4 4BB.