Cicero in the Collections
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To tie in with the staging of Robert Harris's Imperium we highlight ten favourite items from our Roman and Cicero related collections.
Madeleine CoxCopyright of the artist
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Curious Finds at Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Shakespeare's family homes
During some conservation work at Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the team discovers some interesting finds left by visitors: clay birds, newspaper clippings, and one mysterious photograph...
Amy Davies Conservation Anne Hathaway's CottageGuide to Shakespeare’s Sonnets
SBT news
Our favourite editions of Shakespeare's sonnets - the perfect gift for your Valentine!
Products and GiftsShakespeare and medicine: Susanna’s stomach complaint
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Find out about the treatment prescribed by Shakespeare's son-in-law, John Hall, for his wife Susanna.
Rebekah Owens Shakespeare and Medicine'What, ladybird!'
SBT news
We're delighted to introduce our Vintage Ladybird retail collection, an exclusive range of prints and stationery from the Ladybird archive.
Products and GiftsShakespeare in Māori
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Kia Ora! We're marking Waitangi Day with an introduction to translations of Shakespeare into Māori.
Elizabeth Jeffery Translating ShakespeareThe Third Annual Staff and Volunteer Exhibition: A Visit
SBT news
The Third Annual Staff and Volunteer Exhibition was launched on 1 February 2018, and will be at the Hall's Croft Cafe until late April. Take a peek into some of the inspirational works that are being presented.
Rio Turnbull Exhibition Volunteering StaffHall's Croft Conservation Works
Shakespeare's family homes
Essential conservation work has started at Hall’s Croft to make the building more watertight and secure.
Gemma McGlinchey Conservation Hall's CroftWinter at MAF: The Tudors
Shakespeare's family homes
The Mary Arden's Farm team continues work on preparations for making the farm ready for reopening in March. Take a look at their latest project: help from the Tudors!
Samantha Gull Conservation Mary Arden's FarmDante Gabriel Rossetti (1828 – 1882) Poet, illustrator, painter
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Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti visited Shakespeare's Birthplace in 1853 and returned in 1860 with Lizzie Siddal
Norma Hampson Birthplace Visitors Rossetti