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Read about the dual Tudor profession of the 'barber-surgeon'
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsRead about the dual Tudor profession of the 'barber-surgeon'
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsVictoria Joynes recounts the most memorable productions of "Richard II" over the past 150 years, starting with the 1857 staging by Charles Kean at the Princess's Theatre.
Victoria Joynes Richard II In the VaultThis blog explores John Speed’s 1611 map of Warwickshire, which provides a glimpse into Shakespeare’s home county as he himself would have visualised it.
Alexandra Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsAs part of the ‘Famous Beyond Words’ exhibition we invited people to send us photographs of landmarks inspired by William Shakespeare.
Famous Beyond Words CompetitionFollow young Shakespeare’s footsteps to the cottage where he courted Anne Hathaway. Our guides will bring this Tudor love story to life in its original setting.
Gardens Anne Hathaway's CottageVisit the wonderful home of Shakespeare's daughter
Gardens Hall's CroftLego Shakespeare pays a visit to the Birthplace ahead of Shakespeare Week
FamilyHomes Lego ShakespeareWeekNorma 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 G. V. Brooke, the Tragedian.
Norma Hampson Birthplace Visitors In the VaultAn exciting arrival of a Hereford calf at Mary Arden's Farm
Farm Life Mary Arden's FarmCatch up on the project at Shakespeare's daughter's house
Hall's Croft Costume