100 Years since the Charge at Huj
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‘The Charge at Huj’ is a print of the renowned painting by Lady Elizabeth Butler. The charge occurred on the 8th November 1917 - 100 years ago today.
Jim Ranahan First World War military history‘The Charge at Huj’ is a print of the renowned painting by Lady Elizabeth Butler. The charge occurred on the 8th November 1917 - 100 years ago today.
Jim Ranahan First World War military historyKelsey Ridge investigates the custodial history of a Russian Hamlet translation held in the library collection at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Kelsey Ridge Russian Translating Shakespeare HamletStratford's Town Hall was the victim of a gunpowder plot during the English Civil War in 1643
Katherine Reeve Gunpowder Plot Stratford-upon-AvonA carved oak baby's rocking cradle.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsKanlaya Coulsting explains what drew her to a particular translated passage from The Merchant of Venice.
Kanlaya Coulsting Merchant of Venice Translating ShakespeareIra Aldridge was largely forgotten after his death but is becoming more well-known once more
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthFormer library volunteer Georgios Doukas investigates the provenance of a Greek translation held at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Library.
Georgios Doukas Greek Translating ShakespeareIra Aldridge found his greatest success when he toured Europe and was showered with honours before ending his days in the Polish city of Łódź.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthIn 1851 Ira Aldridge played at the Royal Shakespearean Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon for eight days. During that time he visited Shakespeare's Birthplace twice and appeared in seven plays.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthIra Aldridge broke new ground by managing a theatre in 1828, taking on "white" Shakespearian roles and rewriting Titus Andronicus so he could play Aaron as a hero.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month