Enjoy illustrations of one of Shakespeare's greatest heroines from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Library.
Shelley Bushman juliet filesPhilippa Higson discusses how a quote from Much Ado About Nothing was used in a nineteenth century article to promote patriarchal society and the suppression of women's rights.
Philippa Higson Bram Stoker Collection juliet filesDiscover the earliest guide to childbirth in England, published 1604 with mother of three Michelle Michel and learn about instructions given to midwives on how to deliver babies.
Michelle Michel juliet filesMeet Miss Kate Friend, whose correspondence with the Trust sheds light on the growing empowerment of women in early twentieth century America.
Helen Hopkins International Women's Day juliet filesFor St. David’s Day, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust would like to commemorate one of Shakespeare’s most underrated characters: the Welshwoman Lady Mortimer.
Kelsey Ridge Translating Shakespeare juliet filesA blog about a pair of eighteenth shoes said to have belonged to Mrs. Garrick, a celebrated dancer and socialite.
Katherine Reeve juliet filesDiscover a sketch by Lady Georgina Chatterton which sheds light on women's role in British politics before their enfranchisement.
Laura Noble juliet filesDelve into the compelling diary of an English emigrant and discover a unique portrait of life in early nineteenth-century America.
Julie Bayliss juliet filesLearn about representations of women in Stratford’s Court of Record with Collections volunteer Phil Spinks.
Phil Spinks Stratford-upon-Avon juliet filesExplore the life and work of a Victorian nurse who spread her benevolent influence throughout Warwickshire and beyond.
Martin Kenny Stratford-upon-Avon juliet files