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William Shakespeare
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Learn about the man behind the works with Shakespedia, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Picture of the Month - November 2012
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In 1985, the RSC staged a wonderfully funny Merry Wives, directed by Bill Alexander and set in 1959, a period often referred to as the “New Elizabethan Age”.
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Frankenstein in the SBT Collection
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On the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Kelsey Ridge delves into the SBT's collection to explore our Frankenstein related materials.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Baby's Rattle
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This rattle, possibly Elizabethan, is made with a shaped piece of bone for teething at the top, and four copper alloy bells are attached just below to entertain the child.
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SBT Council
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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's consultative Council, which will contribute to the organisation’s long-term vision.
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Betsy Harris the Patchwork Artist
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Discover the life and work of Hephzibah Harris, an expert craftswoman.
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Lady Georgiana Chatterton: a legacy with renewed importance
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Discover a sketch by Lady Georgina Chatterton which sheds light on women's role in British politics before their enfranchisement.
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4th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Dragoon Guards Visit the Birthplace
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In May 1858 the 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards visited Shakespeare's Birthplace and signed the visitor book.
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The Aftermath of the Jubilee
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We examine the aftermath of David Garrick's Shakespeare Jubilee of 1769 and its long term impact on the town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
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A Visit from "The Players"
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Norma Hampson is a long-standing volunteer at the Shakespeare Centre Library and Archive and has written this blog to share details from her current project: listing visitors from the early Birthplace visitor books. In this post, meet the mysterious "Players".
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Ginnett's Circus
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Three members of Ginnett's Circus visited Shakespeare's Birthplace in 1859 and signed the visitor book
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Fire-back
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Fire-backs formed a set of objects for cooking and heating; this one shows a connection to Stratford's local government and the rise of civic identity.
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Henry V – Online
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Matt Pinches and Gavin Fowler discuss the upcoming GSC production of Henry V
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How Did Actors Learn Their Lines?
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'How did actors learn their lines?' - the question discussed in episode four of our Let's Talk Shakespeare podcast. From the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Saving Hall's Croft
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In 1949 Hall's Croft was purchased by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and a restoration project began.
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Jane Austen 200
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To mark 200 years since the death of Jane Austen find out more about the documents which relate to her within the Stoneleigh collection
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Art to Enchant: Illustrating "The Tempest"
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For another post in our 400th anniversary of "The Tempest" celebration series, Jo takes us through the various illustrations over the years inspired by Shakespeare's magical play.
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The Visit of the Artist Frank Stone
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Norma Hampson is a long-standing volunteer at the Shakespeare Centre Library and Archive and has written this blog to share details from her current project: listing visitors from the early Birthplace visitor books. Today, meet the water-colourist Frank Stone.
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Thomas Kershaw 1819-1898
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Leading wood grainer and marbler, Thomas Kershaw visited Shakespeare's Birthplace on 5 October 1859
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Seventy-Four Years in the Workhouse
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Martin Kenny takes up the story of Lucy Freeman and investigates the harsh and unforgiving world of Victorian working practices.
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The Gardens of Shakespeare's New Place: August
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The rains return, a heaven sent pitter-patter-pitter-downpour that restores the beige lawn at Shakespeare's New Place to various shades of green.