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Visit Shakespeare's family homesShakespeare’s First Folio at 400
Join us in our year-long celebration commemorating the impact of this special volume
The Women Who Made Shakespeare
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Shakespedia
Learn more about the life and works of William Shakespeare
Halloween Fun at the Farm
Family halloween fun at Mary Arden's Farm this October half term
Museum From Home
Just some of the ways you can encounter Shakespeare with us online
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Shakespeare's Plays: A First Folio for Children
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- Shakespeare's New Place
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- Shakespeare's Birthplace
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Autumn with Shakespeare
October half term at Shakespeare's family homes.
Halloween Fun at the Farm
Discover the weird and wonderful traditions of All Hallows’ Eve at Mary Arden’s Farm this October half-term.
400 Years of the First Folio
The Great Variety of Readers: Celebrating 400 Years of Shakespeare’s First Folio
The GAP Co-Curated Exhibition
Exploring power and injustice across two of our display cases in our Famous Beyond Words exhibition space.
First Folio Trail
Explore our Folio-inspired trail across Shakespeare's family homes and solve the riddle of the lost plays.
All The World's A Stage
Enjoy spooky live performances in the gardens of Shakespeare's Birthplace this October Half Term
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To be or not to be: Alternate Versions of the Shakespeare £20 Note
Chloe Bazlen, Digital Engagement Officer for the Bank of England Museum
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