If you are interested in Old Shepherds huts, or considering becoming a 'Huttist' yourself then this is the place to come.

We began to collate photo's and Hut manufacturers details after we found our first hut over 10 years ago. Very little if anything was published at that time, even on the internet so we decided to change that in order to help those that also wanted to discover the pleasure that restoring and using a hut themselves. We have now finished listing the majority of known Norfolk manufacturers that we are aware of and have started on the dozens of other builders all over the Country. Such was the massive demand for Shepherd Huts at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. 

Interest in our first hut meant it was even selected as one of the UK's top 10 individually submitted items on the BBC's 'The history of the World in 100 objects! To view the BBC video click on the link: BBC History

We have only scrapped the surface so far and we know there are lots more out there, either restored, sitting in the corner of a field or a wood, or in restoration. Please feel free to contact us If you have one of your own, know of one, or can add some history to a manufacturer that you know of. The position of any hut remains absolutely confidential unless it is situated on land open to public access, such as a museum, so please tell us about them so we can add a photo and a brief history to our site. If it is manufactured by a company already covered, please still send us details - we now have details of over 250 huts in our archive

News:

BBC Gardeners World features Shepherd hut in program - Manufactured in a similar manner to Boulton and Paul Huts Riverside Shepherd Huts have one of their products in the spotlight.

Due to the increasing volume of contacts we have added an FAQ page to provide a rapid response to most common questions - but please still feel free to contact us direct, either via e-mail or phone. 

Hutliving Here & There exhibition at the Bridport Arts Centre, Bridport Dorset 29th April - 19th May 2012. It has been a pleasure to support Nancy Clemance and the team at Burr projects with archive material and photographs. Click link for details - lots ot interest for 'Huttists'  Hut Living

We are pleased to support Caleb Josiah Shepherds Huts in their quest to incorporate period features in their products, this includes providing plans  and technical support. We wish Ian & Clare every success, see  Caleb Josiah

Video content on hut history page - thanks to friends at Anglia ITV see:  Historic Shepherd huts on Bygones - video

Please note: The huts on this site are generally not for sale. We are enthusiasts, not dealers. We have had so many requests from People who have a hut they would like to sell or would like one, that we are more than happy take your details and put interested parties in touch.

It's rewarding enough for us to help find them a good home and ensure they are preserved for future generations. If it's help or restoration advice you require, we also have access to a network of artisans and material suppliers. Wood, Carpentry, Blacksmith's, or Tin for the roof, feel free to contact us. 

Really - we will try and help if we can! Feel free to e-mail us at mailto:ian.mcdonald1@homecall.co.uk

or contact us on 01603 759764