Monarchs and Dating
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This is the first post in a series of blogs on monarchy in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust archives, in the year of the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations.
Amy Hurst Monarchy in the ArchivesCopyright of the artist
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Shakespeare's Stories: Sir Francis Drake's Medal
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These navigational tools would have been used to help travellers navigate the tides during William Shakespeare’s time.
Shakespeare's StoriesPicture of the Month - April 2012
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In 1993, director Sam Mendes envisaged 'The Tempest' as a play about theatre, where Prospero’s magic was portrayed specifically as theatre magic.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthShakespeare in 100 Objects: Highchair
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Today’s object is an elaborately turned child’s high chair, which can normally be seen on display at Hall’s Croft.
Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsShakespeare in 100 Objects: Pair of Gloves
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The superior quality and softness of these leather gloves, along with the silver bullion braid applied to the cuffs and the pink silk lining inside, indicates their status as a luxury item.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsWatercolour of Robert Stephens as Falstaff
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This portrait holds not only cultural meaning, but also personal meaning as it embodies Shakespeare's ability to portray human nature in all its colours.
Catherine Simpson Painting ShakespeareThe Birth and Burial Records of William Shakespeare
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Robyn Greenwood takes a look into the baptismal and burial records of William Shakespeare. These treasured items are kept in the archives of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust itself.
Robyn Greenwood Shakespeare and his World--MOOCJohn Hutton's Etched Windows in the Shakespeare Centre
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The windows in the Marble Hall of the Shakespeare Centre were etched by artist John Hutton, and they are a marvellous exploration of Shakespeare's ability to create complex emotional figures.
Sheila McVey Shakespeare's Birthday Painting Shakespeare Macbeth OthelloShakespeare in 100 Objects: 'Spanish' rapiers
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Peter Hewitt looks at the impressive 16th century Spanish blade in our collections
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 Objects Shakespeare and his World--MOOCShakespeare in 100 Objects: Pocket Dial
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How did people tell the time in Shakespeare's day? One possibility might be with the pocket dial described here.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 Objects