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William Shakespeare
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia
Learn about the man behind the works with Shakespedia, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Stratford-upon-Avon: A Brewing Town
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There's little doubt of what Stratford is best known for, yet ask enthusiasts of real ale and you may get a different answer. Read about Stratford's history with breweries in the form of Flower and Sons.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Book of Common Prayer and Psalter
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This post from our 100 objects series looks at this beautiful Book of Common Prayer and Psalter, published in 1596, from the Library collection of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Early Modern Theatre
Education Home Learning 11-14 year olds
Find out more about the theatre of Shakespeare's day with our home learning resources for 11-14 year olds.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets in Arabic
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Abdul Sattar Jawad, Professor of Comparative Literature at Duke University, has recently translated several of Shakespeare's sonnets into Arabic. He gives us an insight into the art that goes into this work.
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Our favourite books to give this year
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Our favourite books to give this year
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The Secretaries of the SBT
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As we look forward to welcoming our new CEO we look back at the original "Secretaries" as they were known in the first decades of the Trust
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The Louis Marder Shakespeare Centre Scholarship 2023
Education Research & Scholars
Find out more about our scholarship opportunities for students of Shakespeare, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Earl of Southampton
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia Shakespeare's Circle
Listen to an imagined account from the life of Shakespeare's patron
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Garrick's Shakespeare Jubilee: The First Announcement
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Read about the origins of Garrick's Shakespeare Jubilee, and how it all started with a fundraising effort for the Stratford Town Hall
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Shakespeare in the Netherlands
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Dutch schoolgirl Emma Weijers writes about her love for Shakespeare and choosing him as the subject of her diploma research essay.
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A History of Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations
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Take a look at some of our older photos of the annual birthday celebrations
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To Spain, with love
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This week’s tribute goes to Spain, the worst affected European country by COVID-19 after Italy.
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14. Shakespeare's Fame in his Life-time
Explore Shakespeare Podcasts 60 Minutes with Shakespeare
In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Tiffany Stern answers the question: did Shakespeare become famous in his life-time?
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Great Big Green Week Launches at Shakespeare’s New Place
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Shakespeare's New Place launches Great Big Green Week in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Outreach Brush Up Your Shakespeare
Education Schools Key Stage 3 & 4
Outreach Brush Up talks for Key Stage 3 students give an overview of William Shakespeare's world and vital social and historical context
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‘My fellows’: John Heminges and Henry Condell
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Shakespeare left his friends money to buy mourning rings in his will. Find out about his London friends Heminges and Condell.
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Women and Female-Identifying Filmmakers Invited to Enter Shakespeare Shorts Film Competition as Entries Open
About Us News & Media Press Releases
Entries for Shakespeare Shorts Film Competition are now open.
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Ireland and Shakespeare, Saint Patrick's Day
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A blog about Irish items held in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust library and archive, posted on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day.
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Sir George Carew
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Sir George Carew was a prominent figure in Shakespeare's Stratford, and owned New Place before it was purchased by Shakespeare himself.
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Cover Artwork Revealed of New Children’s Folio That Aims to Bring Shakespeare to Life for the Next Generation, Marking 400th Anniversary of The First Folio
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Cover artwork and new images have been released of a special publication that aims to make Shakespeare more accessible to young people.