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 ShakespeareThis object was among the finds from the archaeological dig in Tiddington, thought to be a Roman lacrimosa or an unguentarium.
Nicola Tinsley Stratford Before ShakespeareWithin our collection of local archaeology, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has Roman items found at the Tiddington dig, as well as a seemingly contradictory brooch.
Nicola Tinsley Stratford Before ShakespeareNicola Tinsley has been sorting through the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust' s collection of archaeological finds, including Anglo Saxon objects.
Nicola Tinsley Stratford Before Shakespeare