Norma Hampson is a long-standing volunteer at the Shakespeare Centre Library and Archive and has written this blog to share details from her current project: listing visitors from the early Birthplace visitor books. Meet the mysterious "Players".
Norma Hampson Birthplace Visitors In the VaultA willing group of our staff members took part in recreating our oil painting, 'Family Saying Grace Before A Meal' by Anthonius Claeissins, which currently hangs in Halls Croft.
Jennifer Reid Behind the ScenesSir Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels are filled with references to Shakespeare, and are a wonderful opportunity to introduce the Bard's words and works to children of all ages in a more palatable and less intimidating way.
Madeleine Cox Tales from the Reading RoomConsultation of reviews on the Reading Room service and quality of online collections have been carried out.
LibraryTake a look at the new Shakespeare's Treasures Exhibition
ShakespeareCentre TreasuresA guest blog by Jane Nead who has spent hours working in our Reading Room and who has taken inspiration from our collections for her jewellery designs, particularly from Shakespeare's comedy "As You Like It".
Jane Nead Tales from the Reading RoomSir George Carew was a prominent figure in Shakespeare's Stratford, and owned New Place before it was purchased by Shakespeare himself.
Rosalyn Sklar Shakespeare and StratfordFor Shrove Tuesday, Jennifer Reid takes the opportunity to try out something special: Tudor pancakes!
Jennifer Reid Behind the Scenes Tudor LifeShakespeare being used as a dramatic character predate 'Shakespeare in Love' by hundreds of years in Spain.
Jennifer Reid Behind the Scenes Othello In the VaultVolunteers Helen and Victoria have undertaken an audit of the museum collection stored at the Shakespeare Centre. In this blog they reflect on their project and let us in on some ‘behind the scenes’ best practice museum procedures.
Emily Millward Behind the Scenes