Debate surrounds many portraits of Shakespeare, not the least of which is The Flower Portrait, an image that seems to coincide with his engraving in the first folio.
Catherine Simpson Painting ShakespeareTable carpets were high status objects that were used by the social elite in early modern English society.
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsIn this blog post, I highlight some documents where monarchs have (quite literally) left their mark in the archive - royal signatures.
Amy Hurst Monarchy in the ArchivesToday’s object is a wooden doll, possibly from the seventeenth century, of German, Dutch, or French origins, and is now in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collection.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsView and listen to discussion concerning this 1960 image of Malvolio taunting Viola, along with others.
Shakespeare's StoriesIn our exhibition "Dear Shakespeare", we take a look at several letters in our Collections from over the centuries, starting with Richard Quiney's letter to the playwright himself.
Bram Stoker Collection Living ArchivesIn this video, Jan Blake looks at a number of instruments of power and restraint that she selected for display from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s collections.
Shakespeare's StoriesFire-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.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsCollections of Shakespeare's works vary from editor to editor. Take a look at our comprehensive list of editions of "Shakespeare's Complete Works" to find what best suits you.
Shakespeare's Works BooksThis photo depicts the 1960 production of The Winter's Tale, a highly regarded production conjuring up a “mythical Renaissance, a world in which anything could happen and anything did”.
Helen Hargest Picture of the Month