Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis
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Take a look at a rare piece in our early printed books collection: a single page from Shakespeare's first published work, "Venus and Adonis".
Robyn Greenwood Shakespeare and his World--MOOCTake a look at a rare piece in our early printed books collection: a single page from Shakespeare's first published work, "Venus and Adonis".
Robyn Greenwood Shakespeare and his World--MOOCThis joyful and vibrant textile panel was designed and produced by Tibor Reich to celebrate the 1969 Bicentenary of the Garrick Jubilee.
ShakespereanaTake a look at this 16th century purse or 'sweet bag'
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsA film version of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' adapted from a Peter Hall production, never actually released to audiences, was recently found in the SBT collections.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare on FilmWatch David as he explains the history, both older and more modern, surrounding the courting settle in Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
Say it with FlowersIf Shakespeare did have a preferred place in which to keep his writings, it was most likely a desk box, like this one held by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collection.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsFrom unrequited love to doodling faces, there's a quite a range of what we find written in our collection of various editions of Folios...
Mareike Doleschal Shakespeare's Books prospero filesMalcolm Davies captures perfectly the humour, wit, and intelligence which David Tennant brought to his portrayal of the role of the student prince, Hamlet, in 2008.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthThis blog's object in focus is a wall mounted glass cupboard or glass-keep. It was used to store, protect, and display expensive and impressive pieces of glassware.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsIn this Monarchy in the Archives post I'm looking at a very significant record in the history of Stratford-upon-Avon: a Royal Charter of 1553.
Amy Hurst Stratford-upon-Avon Monarchy in the Archives