Some of the most infamous love poems in English literature are addressed to the ‘fair youth’ but who is this mysterious figure that inspired 126 of Shakespeare’s sonnets?
Jessica-May Smith Shakespeare's Life Shakespeare's WorksThe 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 LifeAvril Rowlands imagines Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife, as a talented female writer that comes up with the cunning plan to get her plays performed under her husband's name when he suffers rejection as a playwright.
Mareike Doleschal Shakespeare's Life juliet filesIn this blog post, archivist John Benson explains and transcribes the only letter we have addressed to William Shakespeare: the letter from Richard Quiney, father-in-law to Shakespeare's daughter Judith.
John Benson Behind the Scenes Shakespeare's LifeIn 1588, an enormous storm that hit Stratford-upon-Avon caused a massive flood that affected towns all along the River Avon.
Helen Rees Shakespeare's Life The Tempest 400th AnniversaryShakespeare certainly took inspiration from the stories he would have heard in his childhood when writing up his plays - and ghost stories weren't exempt from his extractions.
Sylvia Morris Shakespeare's Life Shakespeare's WorksIn March of 1810, a signet ring of quality and wealth was found on the grounds of Holy Trinity Church with the initials 'WS' engraved. There is a genuine possibility it is William Shakespeare's very own ring.
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