Blogs

Raymond Antrobus: 'Shakespeare speaks to us all'

SBT news

An interview with one of the stars of the 2019 Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival

The Shakespearian forgeries of William Henry Ireland

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We've been exploring stories of inspiration for our latest exhibition, including the curious tale of the Ireland Shakespeare Forgeries

Under the Spotlight: Conservation Volunteer, Town Houses

Find out what it's like to be a conservation volunteer with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

David Garrick's Shakespeare Jubilee: The First Announcement

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Learn about how a prominent actor decided to throw the first official celebration of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon

Using Shakespeare Scrapbooks to project our own expectations onto the ancient world

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Read about how George Williams appropriated images to illustrate his imagined vision of the world of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, as Williams imagined it

New planting scheme pays homage to Shakespeare’s life

Shakespeare's family homes

For National Gardening Week, we take a look at the new planting scheme at Shakespeare's New Place, inspired by Shakespeare's life.

Another Winning Workshop!

Learning

We've introduced a brand new workshop for young students, focusing on A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Shakespeare's Borders

Shakespeare's family homes

For National Gardening Week, we take a look at the new planting scheme at Shakespeare's Birthplace, inspired by Shakespeare's works, life and times

Welcome to the New Activity Tent!

Learning

Anne Hathaway's Cottage is pleased to announce the opening of the redesigned family (although all ages welcome!) Activity Tent themed around Shakespeare's plays.

Wildlife-Friendly Gardening Tips

Shakespeare's family homes

How to design your garden in harmony with our wildlife