The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's collection of parish church registers helps us to know about the birth, life, and death of William Shakespeare, as well as aiding us in finding the genealogical records of local families.
Victoria Joynes Shakespeare and Stratford Shakespeare's LifeThis week’s 'object’ is, in fact, a building; Hall’s Croft is a house traditionally associated with William Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna, who married the physician John Hall in 1607.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsFeaturing an image from the 359th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s Birthday one hundred years ago in Stratford-upon Avon.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthA knife and fork set from the collections of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsThe RSC's costume collections hold treasures that are being uncovered and discussed by the 'Shakespeare by Design' project.
Paula Wilkinson Shakespeare by DesignA late 16th or early 17th century grain ark from the collections of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsWhen there is music, there is magic. At least, so it is in Shakespeare's plays.
Shakespeare and MusicAriel, from "The Tempest", is one of Shakespeare's most musical and magical characters, and it shows through his several songs, instruments, exits and entrances, and abilities.
Shakespeare and MusicShakespeare's works have influenced a wide variety of products over time, not the least of which has been the world of music - most specifically, that of the love song.
Shakespeare and MusicFairy stories were a huge favourite in the songs and plays of Shakespeare's time. It is not surprising, then, that Shakespeare chose to make the music of the fairies an important part of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Shakespeare and Music