Shakespeare in 100 Objects: 'Spanish' rapiers
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Peter Hewitt looks at the impressive 16th century Spanish blade in our collections
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 Objects Shakespeare and his World--MOOCPeter Hewitt looks at the impressive 16th century Spanish blade in our collections
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 Objects Shakespeare and his World--MOOCCheck out the stories of recent visitors to the Birthplace
Katie Neville Shakespeare's BirthplaceHow did people tell the time in Shakespeare's day? One possibility might be with the pocket dial described here.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsMarch’s Picture of the Month features an image from the RSC’s 2001 production of King John; Shakespeare’s neglected history play, directed by Greg Doran.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthThe art of painting actors in leading character roles has been around since the time of David Garrick; it continued into modernity, as illustrated by this portrait of Laurence Olivier as Coriolanus.
Catherine Simpson Painting ShakespeareExploring the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s VIP and Visitors' books held in our archives.
Robyn Greenwood Going DigitalIn Shakespeare's times, little boys and girls were often dressed alike, wearing dresses until about the age of seven.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsAvril Rowlands imagines Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife, as a talented female writer that comes up with the cunning plan to get her plays performed under her husband's name when he suffers rejection as a playwright.
Mareike Doleschal Shakespeare's Life juliet filesIn honour of International Women’s Day, this post looks back at 18th century attitudes towards femininity through contemporary depictions of Ophelia.
International Women's Day Say it with Flowers juliet filesExploring Antoon Claeissins, 'A Family Saying Grace', c.1585, Oil on wood, a painting from our collections
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 Objects