Following in the Family Footsteps
Shakespeare's family homes
Richard Weaver retraces his grandparents' footsteps to Shakespeare's Birthplace
Shakespeare's BirthplaceRichard Weaver retraces his grandparents' footsteps to Shakespeare's Birthplace
Shakespeare's BirthplaceAn art and poetry competition for 16-25 year olds, inspired by two great poets from very different lands.
CompetitionCelebrating two literary greats in an evening of poetry and music.
Sophie ClausenRead about our newly acquired set of six ceramic tiles, showing scenes from Shakespeare’s plays.
Jessie Petheram In the VaultNorma Hampson is a long-standing volunteer at the Shakespeare Centre Library and Archive and has written this blog to share details from her current project: listing visitors from the early Birthplace visitor books, such as the Hengler's Circus Company.
Norma Hampson circus Birthplace Visitors In the VaultWe have in our collections a set of miniature editions of Shakespeare's works published in 1904 by David Bryce and Son.
Mareike Doleschal Shakespeare's Books Donating Shakespeare prospero filesA Halloween treat from Historic England's Nick Molyneux - explore the strange markings found in Shakespeare's family homes.
HalloweenOn Saturday 24 September, 80 Brownies from across Stratford District took part in a Discovering Shakespeare Day at the Shakespeare Centre.
Nicola HawleyOn Saturday 1 October the second Shakespeare Fun Palace opened its doors to the public.
Lisa Peter Fun PalacesFind out more about our plans for hands on arts and sciences activities at our free Shakespeare fun palace.
Anjna Chouhan Fun Palaces