The forgotten day a Prince met his subjects on a crumbling bridge
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The future King George IV drew gawping crowds as he walked over Stratford-upon-Avon’s ‘so very dangerous’ throughfare
Josh LaytonCopyright of the artist
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All the latest Shakespeare news and behind the scenes action at SBT
Engaging Adult Language Learners with Shakespeare
Learning
The Trust's Learning team joined a session for language learners at Stratford's Foundation House.
Lisa Peter classroom activities ESOL language learningShakespeare in Italian
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Manuela Perteghella discovers Italian translations in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Library and sheds light on the reception of Shakespeare in Italy.
Manuela Perteghella Translating ShakespeareAccessibility with a Difference
SBT news
New and creative approaches to accessibility are making major developments in the theatre industry, including Talking Birds’ innovative tool, The Difference Engine
Emma BessentThe best of British
SBT news
Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to be dressed with Tudor-inspired floral displays from 14 December — 5 January
Autumn in Shakespeare’s Town Gardens
Shakespeare's family homes
In the latest update from the gardens of Shakespeare's family homes, apples are picked, bulbs and wallflowers are planted. Leaves turn colour and take flight, flap and twist in autumnal winds. Sunflowers take a menacing turn.
Jane Shaw GardensWomen in British garden history
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Shakespeare Birthplace Trust gardener Annamaria Vass explores the role of women in British garden history.
Annamaria Vass juliet filesPutting theatre in its place
SBT news
Introducing Coventry-based theatre company Talking Birds before they pitch up in Shakespeare's New Place for their latest show, The Festival of Lost & Found.
Emma BessentBetsy Harris the Patchwork Artist
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Discover the life and work of Hephzibah Harris, an expert craftswoman.
Jann Tracy juliet filesBringing a magical energy to Shakespeare's Birthplace
SBT news
We meet Tara Sachdeva, co-founder and director at Compass Presents, and the creative mind behind House Party on Henley Street, which is part of the national Museums at Night festival