How would the young William Shakespeare, attending Stratford-upon-Avon’s grammar school, have learned to read and write? This blog describes the use of the hornbook.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsIn honor of the anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, we're looking at a photo of Stratford-upon-Avon's coronation decorations 60 years ago.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthFind out more about butter churns and the manner in which butter was made in the Elizabethan age
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsHighlighting objects on display in three new exhibitions across the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. This blog looks at a wax impression of a memento mori seal from the Elizabethan period.
Sheila McVey Shakespeare on ShowThis glass bowl was made at the most fashionable glass-making factory in Tudor England, and represents possible connections to childbirth and rituals of post-natal female festivity.
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsBy comparing costumes in the RSC collection with production archives held at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the 'Shakespeare by Design' team was able to find some discrepancies and correct documentation.
Robyn Greenwood Shakespeare by DesignGuy Woolfenden, renowned theatre composer for the RSC, discusses his experience with the intricacies of creating music that brings Shakespeare's plays to life.
Shakespeare and MusicThe latest in our series of blogs looking at the world as Shakespeare would have known it. Today we take a look at a ceremonial pike-blade.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsLooking at a photo from Deborah Warner's 1987 uncut production of 'Titus Andronicus' at the RSC.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthIt is likely that for many households, their loaves were probably more often baked in community ovens, aided by the use of bread peels, such as this one in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collections.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 Objects