It was occupied by Mary Ann Evans (better known as George Eliot) and her father between 1841 and 1849.

Her time at Bird Grove House greatly influenced her career, as this is where she became acquainted with the Bray family and the “Rosehill Circle” of intellectuals and radicals.

The house was Grade II* listed in 1974 because of its connection to Eliot and some of its period features.

[4] In more recent times the building was used as a community education centre, but now stands empty.

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