The Weapons of War
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In light of our exhibition at Hall's Croft, read about the evolution of weapons from Shakespeare's times to the days of the first World War.
Jamie Weisz First World WarIn light of our exhibition at Hall's Croft, read about the evolution of weapons from Shakespeare's times to the days of the first World War.
Jamie Weisz First World WarTake a look at some of our creepier items in the Birthplace shop
Ellie Stevenson Shop HalloweenFor Shakespeare's 450th birthday, we're going back 50 years to see what was done for his 400th birthday celebrations. In 1964, renowned Shakespearian actor Richard Burton famously took on the role of Hamlet.
Helen Cook Shakespeare: 450 Years Young HamletLong before William Shakespeare was born, there were Anglo-Saxons living in Stratford and the local area. Here are some of their artefacts.
Nicola Tinsley Stratford Before ShakespeareCheck in with the progress at New Place
New PlaceTake a look at some dramatic portraits of William Sly, Nathan Field, and Richard Burbage (all of whom were friends of William Shakespeare and acted in his plays), and see what these sorts of paintings can tell us about the statuses of their subjects.
Rosalyn Sklar Shakespeare and his World--MOOCMary Arden's Farm wins big at the Soil Association Organic Awards
Mary Arden's FarmUsing porridge to tackle world hunger
Tudor LifeThis nineteenth-century print is based on a drawing of a late-fifteenth century wall painting that once adorned the chancel arch in Stratford-upon-Avon’s Guild Chapel.
Richard Hemming Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsSir William Dugdale's "The Antiquities of Warwickshire" is one of the greatest county histories ever written, describing Warwickshire in terms of its history, topography, and genealogy. It contains an early reference to Stratford upon Avon as the birthpla
Helen Hargest Shakespeare and his World--MOOC