Tenants near Anne Hathaway’s Cottage are being evicted by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, prompting claims the properties will be turned into holiday lets.
Residents of the historic cottages in Shottery, Warwickshire, were given two months' notice on February 17 to vacate their homes for renovations.
The trust says the work, including heating system upgrades, will take six months, but tenants argue repairs could be done while they remain.
Some have lived there for decades and say the move prioritises tourism over community.
The trust has not denied plans for short-term lets after the renovations.
Residents of the historic cottages in Shottery, Warwickshire, were given two months' notice on February 17 to vacate their homes for renovations.
The trust says the work, including heating system upgrades, will take six months, but tenants argue repairs could be done while they remain.
Some have lived there for decades and say the move prioritises tourism over community.
The trust has not denied plans for short-term lets after the renovations.
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