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Shakespeare’s Enduring Legacy Explored at New Exhibition Celebrating 400th Anniversary of Publication of First Folio
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From the end of March, visitors to Stratford-upon-Avon will have a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the creation of one of the most important books in western literature.
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Sustainable Shakespeare – Deer Spotting at Shakespeare’s Family Homes
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Lately we have been capturing lots of deer activity on our wildlife cameras and some of our staff have even seen these normally shy creatures active around our sites.
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Girls on Stage
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Cheryl Morgan, guest speaker for OUTing the Past Festival 2022, introduces us to the subject of her talk ‘Girls on Stage’, and gives us her insight into the research she has been pursuing on gender play upon the Shakespearean stage.
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Our Environmental Pledge
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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust recognises the need to respond to challenges of climate change. Here is our environmental pledge.
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Christmas Gift Ideas - 'The game's afoot'
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Christmas is coming, so what better time to share our favourite Shakespeare-inspired games to keep everyone entertained over the festive period.
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Shakespeare's Favourite Flowers: A New Library Acquisition
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Librarian Mareike Doleschal introduces a new library acquisition: a flower book published in 1883, The Flowers of Shakespere [sic]
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Charis McRoberts - The Year of Black Summer
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A blog by Charis McRoberts, the director of 'We Happy Few' - a short film in the Sea of Troubles online exhibition
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The Legacy of Mary Baker - First Tour Guide of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
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Amy Davies takes a look back at how the contribution of one extraordinary woman transformed Anne Hathaway’s Cottage into the popular attraction it is today.
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Who was Philip Rogers, the Apothecary in Shakespeare’s Stratford?
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Chris Booth sheds light on a provincial apothecary operating in Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Keeping the kids entertained this half term!
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Looking for ideas to keep the children and family entertained this half term? Here are some of our favourite games and books.
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Tudor Painting and Decorating
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In search of Shakespeare's lost interiors, we look at the variety of painted decoration available in early modern England
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Portraits of Shakespeare in translations
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Hannah Barker looks at the different approaches to representing Shakespeare’s portrait in translated editions of his works.
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Shakespeare and the blossoming of Jane Elizabeth Giraud
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Library volunteer Hannah Barker explores the life and work of Victorian botanical illustrator Jane Elizabeth Giraud.
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Paperless resources
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No printer? No problem! Take a look at these paperless ideas and activities you can do at home.
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Elizabeth Barnard (Part Two)
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In this follow-up piece, Phil Spinks tells us about Elizabeth Barnard's later life.
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The best of British
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Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to be dressed with Tudor-inspired floral displays from 14 December — 5 January
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Autumn in Shakespeare’s Town Gardens
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In the latest update from the gardens of Shakespeare's family homes, apples are picked, bulbs and wallflowers are planted. Leaves turn colour and take flight, flap and twist in autumnal winds. Sunflowers take a menacing turn.
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From Stratford to Venice via Oxford: Travelling with Thomas Coryat
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Reader Services Assistant Miranda investigates the madcap adventures of Thomas Coryat
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Life
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Find popular Shakespeare quotes on life
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Credits for Famous Beyond Words
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Famous Beyond Words Exhibition Credits