Round of applause Romeo
Shakespeare's family homes
Check out a young budding actor in the glorious gardens of the Birthplace
Katie Neville Ireland Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare's BirthplaceCopyright of the artist
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Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair
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A quick look at the history of the Mop Fair
Rebekah Owens Stratford-upon-AvonThe 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 WarSkulls and Spectres: get accustomed to Halloween!
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Take a look at some of our creepier items in the Birthplace shop
Ellie Stevenson Shop HalloweenRichard Burton as Hamlet
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For 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 HamletRediscovering the Collections... the Anglo-Saxons of Stratford-upon-Avon
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Long 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 ShakespeareNew Place, New Chapter
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Check in with the progress at New Place
New PlaceA Portrait of an Actor
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Take 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--MOOCBest Organic Farm Visit
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Mary Arden's Farm wins big at the Soil Association Organic Awards
Mary Arden's FarmWorld Porridge Day
Tudor Times
Using porridge to tackle world hunger
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