There's little doubt of what Stratford is best known for, yet ask enthusiasts of real ale and you may get a different answer. Read about Stratford's history with breweries in the form of Flower and Sons.
Stratford-upon-AvonIn celebration of Shakespeare's birthday, Jo Wilding talks to us about the beautiful - and commonly referenced by the Bard himself - cowslip flower.
Jo Wilding Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare's WorksVictoria Jackson, Doctoral Researcher in the history department at the University of Birmingham uncovers the social importance of a high quality spoon.
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsNightcaps were used for much more than simply ensuring warmth in bed.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsTruckle beds, stored under a standing-bed, were common pieces of furniture in Shakespeare's day. Here we explore their use and Shakespeare's own references to them
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsRosary beads are essentially a kind of ‘prayer counter’ which could be used to tally the number of prayers said.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsThis seemingly commonplace object actually reveals a great deal about belief and everyday life in the Elizabethan domestic household.
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsWhat began as a window onto 19th century Henley Street now stands as a monument not only to Shakespeare but also to the pilgrimage of the many - both the famous and the ordinary - to the place of his birth.
John Benson Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare and his World--MOOCA fresh take on the Hathaway bedsteads by Elizabeth Sharrett, studying for a PhD in English Literature at the Shakespeare Institute.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare's Works Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsIn this blog post, Jo Wilding takes a look at how Shakespeare adapted the stories of King Henry IV and his son Prince Hal from Holinshed's Chronicles for purposes of dramatisation.
Jo Wilding Shakespeare's Times Shakespeare's Works